Chinstrap Penguinヒゲペンギン
Pygoscelis antarcticusLC— Least Concern
The chinstrap penguin is an Antarctic penguin named for the thin black band running under its chin like a helmet strap. Known as one of the most aggressive penguin species, it feeds mainly on krill and can swim up to 80 km offshore each day in search of food.
Chinstrap Penguin (reference photo)
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Species Data
Did You Know?
- The thin black band running under its chin resembles a helmet strap, giving the species its name; it is considered one of the most aggressive and ill-tempered penguin species. Source
- It sleeps in over 10,000 brief bursts of about four seconds each per day, allowing it to rest while staying alert to predators threatening its chicks. Source
長崎ペンギン水族館 (Nagasakipengin Suizokukan)NagasakiOpened in 2001
公式サイトで飼育情報を確認できる（主な飼育施設）。 Source
Port of Nagoya Public AquariumAichi地下鉄名港線「名古屋港」駅3番出口から徒歩5分（東山線「栄」駅または名鉄線・JR線「金山」駅で名港線に乗り換え）。
公式サイトで飼育情報を確認できる（主な飼育施設）。 Source
アドベンチャーワールド (Adobencha World)WakayamaOpened in 1978
公式サイトで飼育情報を確認できる（主な飼育施設）。 Source
東京都恩賜上野動物園 (Toukyoutoonshiueno Doubutsuen)TokyoOpened in 1882
東京都恩賜上野動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
横浜・八景島シーパラダイス (Yokohamahakkeijimashiparadaisu)Kanagawa
ヒゲペンギンのWikipedia記事に飼育施設として記載 Source
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNは低危険種(LC)に分類しているが、気候変動によるオキアミ資源の減少で局所的に急減している個体群もある。
Habitat
南極大陸沿岸や南極海の島々の岩場に営巣する。
Threats
- 気候変動によるオキアミ資源の減少
- 商業的なオキアミ漁業
- 営巣地付近での火山活動
Sources
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FAQ
- Why is it called the chinstrap penguin?
- It gets its name from the narrow black band of feathers running under its chin, which looks like the strap of a helmet. Source
- Is the chinstrap penguin endangered?
- It is currently listed as Least Concern with a global population of about 8 million, but some colonies—such as on Elephant Island—have declined by roughly 50% in under 50 years due to climate-driven krill shortages. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org