Penguin Facts: Penguin info, penguin species

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Overview: There are roughly 16-19 different species of penguins, all of which live in the southern hemisphere. A few species are highlighted here and an OceanSpot Fact Table about penguins is coming soon.
Genus Aptenodytes ("Flightless Divers") King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) Emperor Penguin Aptenodytes forsteri Ridgen's Penguin (Aptenodytes ridgeni)-EXTINCT *Genus Eudyptes* ("Good Divers")** Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) Fiordland Crested Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) Snares Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) Erect-Crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus)

OceanSpot Fact Table: PENGUINS

Coming Soon!