Gallery description : magellanic penguin
Magellanic Penguin (spheniscus magellanicus) is a bird type animal. It usually inhabits antarctic islands. The animal weights about 2.7kg - 6.5kg (5.9lbs - 14lbs) and lives for 15 - 20 years. Sea lion, leopard seal, killer whale are the dangerous creatures for magellanic penguins. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about magellanic penguins
| Name | Magellanic Penguin |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Distinctive Features | Black beak and small wings |
| Main Prey | Cuttlefish, squid, sardines |
| Life Span | 15 - 20 years |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Class | Aves |
| Top Speed | 35km/h (22mph) |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Size (L) | 61cm - 76cm (24in - 30in) |
| Weight | 2.7kg - 6.5kg (5.9lbs - 14lbs) |
| Predators | Sea lion, leopard seal, killer whale |
| Type | Bird |
| Average Litter Size | 2 |
| Habitat | Antarctic islands |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Family | Spheniscidae |
| Lifestyle | Flock |
| Skin Type | Feathers |
| Colour | Grey, black, white, brown |
| Scientific Name | Spheniscus magellanicus |
| Conservation Status | Endangered |
Image Details
| Description | Magellanic penguin. Description Magellanic Penguin.jpg |
| Width | 1804 pixels |
| Heigh | 2283 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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