Northern Rockhopper Penguin [Eudyptes moseleyi]
Description
The northern rockhopper penguin shares many physical characteristics with its southern relative, including the distinctive yellow and black crest. However, they are slightly larger and their eyes are a lighter shade of red. This species resides in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, particularly around the Tristan da Cunha and Gough Islands. They are also known to be quite aggressive and social. Their diet consists predominantly of krill, but also includes squid and fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Penguins
Sphenisciformes
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| Family |
Penguins
Spheniscidae
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| Genus |
Crested Penguins
Eudyptes
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