African Penguin
Scientific Name:
Spheniscus demersus
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Black-footed Penguin, Jackass Penguin
Group:
Birds
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-IUCN: 2010
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Angola, Gabon, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Congo, South Africa
Facts Summary:
The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "birds" and found in the following area(s): Angola, Gabon, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Congo, South Africa. This species is also known by the following name(s): Black-footed Penguin, Jackass Penguin.
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African Penguin Facts Last Updated:
April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017
To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - African Penguin Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 10/30/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=13096&ID=1.
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - African Penguin Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 10/30/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=13096&ID=1.
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