Northern Rockhopper Penguinキタイワトビペンギン
Eudyptes moseleyiEN— Endangered
The northern rockhopper penguin is a crested penguin that breeds mainly on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic, with smaller colonies on Amsterdam and Saint Paul Islands in the southern Indian Ocean. A 2006 study confirmed it as a species distinct from the southern and eastern rockhopper penguins. It forages on krill, squid, and fish, but its population has collapsed by an estimated 90% since the 1950s due to climate-driven changes in its marine food web, overfishing of squid and octopus, and predation by introduced mice, leading to its Endangered status.
Northern Rockhopper Penguin (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Sphenisciformes / Spheniscidae Source
- Size
- Total length about 55 cm
- Weight
- About 2.5 kg (varies around the breeding season)
- Diet
- Piscivore Eats a wide range of marine life including crustaceans such as krill, squid, octopus, and fish
- Distribution
- More than 99% of the population breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic, with smaller populations on Amsterdam and Saint Paul Islands in the Indian Ocean. Source
- Sources
- en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- A 2006 study established it as a species distinct from the southern and eastern rockhopper penguins based on plumage, crest length, body size, vocal, and genetic differences. Source
- After the 2011 MS Oliva oil spill, affected penguins were transported to Tristan da Cunha for cleaning. Source
- Introduced house mice have been found preying on eggs and chicks, prompting consideration of culling programs. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 3
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Former facilities
Keikyuuaburatsubomarin ParkKanagawaOpened in 1968
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Endangered (EN)
Sources
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FAQ
- How is the northern rockhopper penguin different from other rockhopper penguins?
- A 2006 study found it to be a genetically and morphologically distinct species from the southern and eastern rockhopper penguins, differing in plumage pattern, crest length, and body size. Source
- Why is the northern rockhopper penguin endangered?
- Its population has declined by an estimated 90% since the 1950s, driven mainly by climate change, shifts in the marine ecosystem, and overfishing of squid and octopus. Source
- Where do most northern rockhopper penguins breed?
- More than 99% of the population breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 3 Source
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