Order Sphenisciformes
Family Spheniscidae
Genus Pygoscelis
Class Aves
Scientific Name
Pygoscelis papua
Thumbnail Description
- Gentoo penguins make trumpeting calls.
- It is the third largest species of penguin.
- The Gentoo penguin is the fastest swimmer of all penguins.
Size & Weight
HEIGHT: 51 to 90 cm (20 to 35 in)
WEIGHT: (males) 8.5 kg (19 lb) (females) 8.2 kg (18 lb)
Habitat
Shoreline, rocky areas, shallow coastal areas, tufts of grass
Range
Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Kerguelen Islands, Macquarie Island, Heard Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula.
Diet
Patagonotothen sp., Thysanopsetta naresi, Micromesistius australis, squat lobsters, Loligo gahi, Gonatus antarcticus, Moroteuthis ingens, crustaceans, krill
Number of Eggs
2 eggs
Eggs Size
WEIGHT: 130 g (4.6 oz)
Breeding Season
Unknown
Incubation Period
34 to 36 days
Nestling Period
5 – 50 days
Nest
HEIGHT: 20 cm (7.9 in)
DIAMETER: 25 cm (9.8 in)
Fledging Period
85 to 117 days
Gestation Period
Unknown
Weaning Period
Unknown
Sexual Maturity
2 years
Population
300,000
Lifespan
Unknown
Speed
36 km/h (22 mph)
Baby Name
Unknown
Home Range
Unknown
Group Size
Unknown
Predators
Killer whale, sea lion, skua, leopard seal
Sounds
Unknown
Behavior
Unknown
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
