Little Penguin (eudyptula minor) is a bird type animal. It inhabits rocky antarctic islands. The animal weights about 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) and lives for 10 - 20 years. Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks are the dangerous creatures for little penguins. Look up the table below for more facts.
Facts about little penguins
Name | Little Penguin |
Colour | Black, white, grey, blue, |
Type | Bird |
Predators | Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks |
Distinctive Features | Small body size with blue/grey feathers |
Lifestyle | Colony |
Size (H) | 35cm - 50cm (14in - 20in) |
Family | Spheniscidae |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Scientific Name | Eudyptula minor |
Genus | Eudyptula |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Order | Sphenisciformes |
Class | Aves |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Weight | 1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs) |
Diet | Carnivore |
Main Prey | Krill, fish, shrimp |
Life Span | 10 - 20 years |
Phylum | Chordata |
Habitat | Rocky antarctic islands |