About the Emperor Penguin
The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 100 cm (39 in) in length and weighing from 22 to 45 kg. Feathers of the head and back are black and sharply delineated from the white belly, pale-yellow breast and bright-yellow ear patches.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Aptenodytes forsteri |
| Species Codes | emppen1, EMPE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emperor Penguin belong to?
The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Emperor Penguin?
The Emperor Penguin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Emperor Penguin?
The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. The male and female are similar in plumage and size, reaching 100 cm (39 in) in length and weighing from 22 to 45 kg. Feathers of the head and back are black and sharply delineated from the wh...
Where can I report a Emperor Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Emperor Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code emppen1, or on iNaturalist.
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