Adelie penguinアデリーペンギン
Pygoscelis adeliaeLC— Least Concern
The Adélie penguin is a mid-sized penguin that breeds along the entire Antarctic coastline and on nearby sub-Antarctic islands. It feeds mainly on krill and small fish, and builds nests from carefully guarded piles of pebbles during the breeding season. Although the IUCN lists it as Least Concern with a population above 10 million, some regional populations, especially on the Antarctic Peninsula, have declined sharply due to shrinking sea ice.
Adelie penguin (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Sphenisciformes / Spheniscidae Source
- Size
- Body length about 70–73 cm
- Weight
- About 3.8–8.2 kg
- Diet
- Piscivore Feeds mainly on krill such as Antarctic krill and on fish; diet varies by region, year, and sex
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Distribution
- The Adélie penguin breeds along the entire Antarctic coastline and on sub-Antarctic islands, requiring bare, rocky ground for nesting during the October to February breeding season. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- It builds nests out of small stones, and breeding pairs often engage in fierce competition to steal good pebbles from neighboring nests. Source
- It undertakes extensive seasonal movements around the Antarctic, migrating an estimated 13,000 kilometers annually. Source
- It can leap roughly 3 meters out of the water directly onto ice or rocks when hauling out. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 6
How to tell Penguins apart →Port of Nagoya Public AquariumAichi5 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Nagoyako Station on the Subway Meiko Line (transfer to the Meiko Line at Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Line, or at Kanayama Station on the Meitetsu and JR lines).
Adventure WorldWakayamaOpened in 1978
Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanOsakaOpened in 1990
Nagasakipengin SuizokukanNagasakiOpened in 2001
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea ParadiseKanagawaThe nearest station is Hakkeijima Station on the Seaside Line (connecting from Kanazawa-Hakkei Station on the Keikyu Line or Shin-Sugita Station on the JR Negishi Line).
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Sources
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FAQ
- What do Adélie penguins eat?
- They feed mainly on Antarctic krill and small fish such as silverfish, with the balance shifting depending on location, season, and individual. Source
- Why do Adélie penguins build nests out of stones?
- They construct nests from small pebbles, which keep eggs off wet ground, and pairs often compete fiercely to steal good stones from their neighbors. Source
- Are Adélie penguins endangered?
- The IUCN classifies them as Least Concern overall, with a global population above 10 million, though some regional populations near the rapidly warming Antarctic Peninsula have declined significantly. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 6 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org