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African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

  • Epic
  • IUCN CR · Critically Endangered
  • Bird
  • Africa

About the African Penguin

Known to science as Spheniscus demersus, the African Penguin is a bird found in Africa. It is mainly found in the ocean.

It weighs around 3 kg and has a lifespan of about 25 years. At full speed it can reach 20 km/h. Its estimated population is around 19,800 individuals.

Its conservation status is Critically Endangered (CR), the highest IUCN threatened category, used for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Epic rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Epic cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Spheniscus demersus
Group
Bird
Region
Africa
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Game rarity
Epic
Weight
3 kg
Lifespan
25 years
Top speed
20 km/h
Estimated population
19,800

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Matti Blume
Changes
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