Vulnerable

Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Southern Rockhopper Penguin

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“Rockhopper penguins are the smallest crested penguins. Rockhopper penguins mate for life. They are known for their bright red eyes and bright yellow head plumage. “

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Aves

ORDER

Sphenisciformes

FAMILY

Spheniscidae

GENUS

Eudyptes

Location

Antarctica

Bird

Carnivore

Habitat

Marine Neritic, Marine Oceanic, Marine Intertidal, Marine Coastal/Supratidal

Food

Krill, Fish, Shrimp

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Climate Change
Disease

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