Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Codes | galpen1, GAPE |
Identification
The Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a member of the Penguins family within the order Sphenisciformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Spheniscus mendiculus
Family: Penguins
Order: Sphenisciformes
eBird Code: galpen1