Magellanic Penguinマゼランペンギン

Spheniscus magellanicusLC— Least Concern

The Magellanic penguin is a medium-sized banded penguin that breeds along the Patagonian coasts of Argentina and Chile and on the Falkland Islands, migrating north to Peru and Brazil outside the breeding season. It feeds mainly on small schooling fish such as anchovies, supplemented by squid and krill. Although listed as Least Concern, it faces mounting pressure from oil pollution, fisheries bycatch, and climate-driven shifts in prey availability.

Magellanic Penguin (reference photo)
Photo: Mcatan (Wikimedia Commons) / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Sphenisciformes / Spheniscidae Source
Distribution
Breeding colonies occupy coastal Patagonia in Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands; birds migrate north to waters off Peru and Brazil during winter. Source

Did You Know?

  • It is named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first recorded the species in 1520. Source
  • Pairs mate for life and can recognize their partners by voice alone. Source
  • Oil pollution off Argentina is estimated to kill around 42,000 Magellanic penguins annually. Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNレッドリストでは低懸念(LC)に分類されているが、個体数は減少傾向にあるとされる。

Habitat

南米パタゴニア地方の太平洋岸・大西洋岸およびフォークランド諸島の沿岸部

Threats

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

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FAQ

Why is it called the Magellanic penguin?
It is named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first recorded the species in 1520. Source
How long do Magellanic penguins live?
They typically live around 10 years in the wild, with some reaching 15–20 years; in captivity they can live up to 30–40 years. Source
What is the biggest threat to Magellanic penguins?
Oil pollution is a major threat, estimated to kill around 42,000 birds a year off Argentina, along with fisheries bycatch and climate-driven changes in prey distribution. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org