Royal Penguin (eudyptes schlegeli) is a bird type animal. It inhabits rocky antarctic islands. The weight of this animal is about 3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs) and average life span is 15 - 20 years. Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks predators are the dangerous creatures for royal penguins. Look up the table below to learn more information.
Facts about royal penguins
Name | Royal Penguin |
Weight | 3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Distinctive Features | Orange beak with yellow feathers on head |
Scientific Name | Eudyptes schlegeli |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Order | Sphenisciformes |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Life Span | 15 - 20 years |
Genus | Eudyptes |
Family | Spheniscidae |
Phylum | Chordata |
Type | Bird |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Class | Aves |
Size (H) | 60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in) |
Main Prey | Krill, fish, shrimp |
Habitat | Rocky antarctic islands |
Colour | Black, white, grey, yellow |
Diet | Carnivore |
Lifestyle | Colony |
Predators | Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks |