african penguin
| Scientific name | Spheniscus demersus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Spheniscidae |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
Introduction
Spheniscus demersus, commonly known as african penguin, is a salt water Bird.
Who is it?
How to recognize the african penguin ?
The african penguin measures between 60 and 70 cm. This Bird is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The african penguin is a Bird gregarious naturally found Terre. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the african penguin has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The african penguin is a Bird ovipare. This Bird protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature4 - 20 °C
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Depth0 - 70 m
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FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
The african penguin is most often found at a depth between 0m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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