About the Western Rockhopper Penguin
The western rockhopper penguin is a species of rockhopper penguin. It occurs in subantarctic waters around the southern coast of South America and nearby islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptes chrysocome |
| Species Codes | rocpen2, WRPE, SRPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Rockhopper Penguin belong to?
The Western Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Western Rockhopper Penguin?
The Western Rockhopper Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Western Rockhopper Penguin?
The western rockhopper penguin is a species of rockhopper penguin. It occurs in subantarctic waters around the southern coast of South America and nearby islands....
Where can I report a Western Rockhopper Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Rockhopper Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocpen2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Sphenisciformes
Order
19
Species in Family
666
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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