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Chinstrap Penguin
Sign in to saveAlso known as Bearded penguin, Pygoscelis antarcticus, Ringed penguin, Stonecracker penguin, Aptenodytes antarctica, Pygoscelis antarctica
species of bird in the penguin family (Spheniscidae)
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The chinstrap penguin, scientifically named *Pygoscelis antarcticus*, is a species of bird. It belongs to the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, class Aves, and phylum Chordata. The taxon is classified under the genus *Pygoscelis* and was originally described by Forster in 1781. Its scientific name is accepted by the World Register of Marine Species.
This marine organism has a taxon range that includes South America. The IUCN Red List assessed its conservation status as Least Concern in 2020. The species is also referred to by the common names Kehlstreifpinguin, Manchot à jugulaire, and Pingüino barbijo.
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Species
Least Concernchinstrap penguin
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderSphenisciformes
- FamilySpheniscidae
Pygoscelis antarcticus Le Manchot à jugulaire (Pygoscelis antarcticus) est en effectif, la deuxième plus importante espèce de manchots après le gorfou doré (Eudyptes chrysolophus). On en dénombre 7 500 000 couples, dont 5 000 000 habiteraient les îles Sandwich du Sud. Son nom lui a été donné en raison de la ligne noire qui parcourt son menton. Il ressemble au Manchot Adélie.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Pygoscelis
- Image
- Chinstrap Penguin.jpg
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
- taxon name
- Pygoscelis antarcticus
- Commons category
- Pygoscelis antarcticus
- Commons gallery
- Pygoscelis antarcticus
- short name
- P. antarcticus
- taxon range
- South America
- taxon common name
- pingüín antárticu
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Encyclopedic overview
The chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) is a penguin species that inhabits various islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and the Antarctic Oceans. Its name stems from the narrow black band under its head, which makes it appear to wear a black helmet. Other common names include ringed penguin, bearded penguin, and stonecracker penguin. It is known for its loud, harsh call.
Taxonomy
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Chinstrap Penguin” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.