About the Fiordland Penguin
The Fiordland penguin, also known as the Fiordland crested penguin, is a crested penguin species endemic to New Zealand. It currently breeds along the south-western coasts of New Zealand's South Island as well as on Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outlying islands. Because it originally ranged beyond Fiordland, it is sometimes referred to as the New Zealand crested penguin. It is occasionally found in Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus |
| Species Codes | fiopen1, FIPE, FCPE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fiordland Penguin belong to?
The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Fiordland Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Fiordland Penguin?
The Fiordland penguin, also known as the Fiordland crested penguin, is a crested penguin species endemic to New Zealand. It currently breeds along the south-western coasts of New Zealand's South Island as well as on Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outlying islands. Because it originally ranged beyond...
Where can I report a Fiordland Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Fiordland Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fiopen1, or on iNaturalist.
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