Little Penguin is a bird that usually lives in rocky antarctic islands. It has a feathers skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. These birds usually live 10 - 20 years. The average weight of the little penguin is 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs).
Facts about little penguins
Name | Little Penguin |
Habitat | Rocky antarctic islands |
Life Span | 10 - 20 years |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Type | Bird |
Diet | Carnivore |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Size (H) | 35cm - 50cm (14in - 20in) |
Class | Aves |
Scientific Name | Eudyptula minor |
Genus | Eudyptula |
Family | Spheniscidae |
Predators | Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks |
Distinctive Features | Small body size with blue/grey feathers |
Phylum | Chordata |
Lifestyle | Colony |
Main Prey | Krill, fish, shrimp |
Order | Sphenisciformes |
Weight | 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Black, white, grey, blue, |