About the Yellow-eyed Penguin
The yellow-eyed penguin, known also as hoiho, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. It is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas), meaning "large", and δύπτης (dúptes), meaning "diver".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Species Codes | yeepen1, YEPE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-eyed Penguin belong to?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The yellow-eyed penguin, known also as hoiho, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. It is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas), meaning \"large\", and δύπτης (dúptes), meaning \"diver\"....
Where can I report a Yellow-eyed Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-eyed Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeepen1, or on iNaturalist.
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