Snares Penguinスネアーズペンギン

Eudyptes robustusVU— Vulnerable

The Snares penguin, also known as the Snares crested penguin, is a crested penguin endemic to the Snares Islands south of New Zealand, distinguished from the similar Fiordland penguin by its stouter bill. It feeds mainly on krill, fish, and squid, diving to depths of nearly 120 meters. Restricted to a single small island group and protected as a strict nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is classified as Vulnerable and is not kept in any Japanese zoo or aquarium.

Snares Penguin (reference photo)
Photo: Lin Padgham / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Sphenisciformes / Spheniscidae Source
Size
Total length 51–61 cm
Weight
2.5–4 kg
Lifespan
Average 11 years; one captive individual lived 21 years
Diet
Piscivore Carnivorous, feeding mainly on small fish, krill, and squid
Distribution
Found exclusively on the Snares Islands off New Zealand's southern coast, with approximately 25,000 breeding pairs. Source
Sources
ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

  • The species name robustus means "sturdy," a reference to its distinctively thick bill. Source
  • The deepest recorded dive for the species reached 119.8 m. Source
  • The second-laid egg is up to 85% larger than the first and also hatches first. Source

Distribution and Habitat

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This species is not currently recorded at a zoo or aquarium in Japan. Its global habitat is covered in the species record.

Conservation Story

Conservation Status

Vulnerable (VU)

Sources

en.wikipedia.org www.doc.govt.nz

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FAQ

Where does the Snares penguin live?
It breeds only on the Snares Islands south of New Zealand, a strictly protected nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site with about 25,000 breeding pairs. Source
What does the Snares penguin eat?
It feeds mainly on krill, small fish, and squid, and can dive to depths of nearly 120 meters. Source
Can you see Snares penguins in Japan?
No, the Snares penguin is not currently kept in any Japanese zoo or aquarium. Source
How many operating facilities are registered here?
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0 Source

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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org www.iucnredlist.org