Pygoscelis papua

Gentoo Penguin

75–90 cm
15–20 lat
Najmniejszej troski
O gatunku

Gentoo Penguin

The gentoo penguin is the third-largest penguin species and the fastest swimmer of all penguins, reaching speeds of up to 36 km/h. Easily recognised by their distinctive white head-stripe and bright orange-red bill, gentoos are found across the sub-Antarctic islands and the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. They are less gregarious than other Antarctic penguins, nesting in smaller, more dispersed colonies.

Rozmiar

75–90 cm

Waga

4.5–8.5 kg

Długość życia

15–20 lat

Status

Najmniejszej troski

Gdzie je spotkać

Najlepsze miejsca do nurkowania

Port Lockroy, AntarktydaNeko Harbour, AntarktydaFalklandyGeorgia Południowa Island

Wskazówki dla nurków

Gentoo penguins are often encountered while zodiac cruising and on shore visits. Underwater encounters during diving are possible but rare. They are curious and may approach divers. On land, stay on marked paths and allow penguins the right of way — they have priority on 'penguin highways'.

Najlepszy sezon

November–February (Antarctic summer), chicks visible December–February

Siedlisko

Sub-Antarctic islands and northern Antarctic Peninsula. Nest on ice-free ground, beaches, and rocky outcrops.

Dieta

Krill, fish (lanternfish, icefish), and squid
Czy wiesz?

Ciekawostki

1

They are the fastest underwater swimmers of all penguin species, reaching 36 km/h

2

Gentoo males propose to females by presenting them with a carefully chosen pebble

3

They can dive to over 200 metres and spend up to 7 minutes underwater

4

Their population is actually increasing, unlike many Antarctic species

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