About the Royal Penguin
The royal penguin is a species of penguin, which can be found only on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island and adjacent islands. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the royal penguin as Least Concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Species Codes | roypen1, ROPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Royal Penguin belong to?
The Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
How can I identify the Royal Penguin?
The royal penguin is a species of penguin, which can be found only on the sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island and adjacent islands. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the royal penguin as Least Concern....
Where can I report a Royal Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Royal Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roypen1, or on iNaturalist.
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