Galapagos Penguin

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Galapagos Penguin (<em>Spheniscus mendiculus</em>) is a species of Penguins (<em>Spheniscidae</em>) in the order Penguins.

Overview

Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a species of Penguins (Spheniscidae) in the order Penguins.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Spheniscus; binomial: Spheniscus mendiculus; authority: Sundevall, 1871.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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