Chinstrap Penguin vs Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Chinstrap Penguin and Eastern Rockhopper Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Chinstrap Penguin
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Size Comparison
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
3.2-5.3 kg
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
| Feature | Chinstrap Penguin | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Pygoscelis antarcticus | Eudyptes filholi |
| Height | 68-77 cm | 45-58 cm |
| Weight | 3.2-5.3 kg | 2-3.4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 10-30 years |
| Population | ~8,000,000 pairs | ~1,600,000 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Shrimp, Small fish | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass |
| Regions | South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula | Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island |
| Genus | Pygoscelis | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Chinstrap Penguin
Least ConcernEastern Rockhopper Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Height
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Weight
Chinstrap Penguin
3.2-5.3 kg
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Lifespan
Chinstrap Penguin
15-20 years
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Population
Chinstrap Penguin
~8,000,000 pairs
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
~1,600,000 pairs
Diet
Chinstrap Penguin
Krill, Shrimp, Small fish
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Habitat
Chinstrap Penguin
Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Regions
Chinstrap Penguin
South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island
Genus
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
About Each Species
Chinstrap Penguin
Named for the narrow black band under their heads that resembles a helmet strap, Chinstraps are famously noisy, pugnacious, and among the most abundant penguins in the Antarctic region.
Learn more about Chinstrap PenguinEastern Rockhopper Penguin
Recognized as a distinct species from the Western Rockhopper since 2006, Eastern Rockhoppers breed on sub-Antarctic islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans and share the same bold yellow crest and red eyes as their relatives.
Learn more about Eastern Rockhopper PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Chinstrap Penguin or Eastern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is larger, standing up to 77cm tall compared to the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin's 58cm.
Which is more endangered, Chinstrap Penguin or Eastern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is classified as "Least Concern" while the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Chinstrap Penguins and Eastern Rockhopper Penguins live in the same area?
Chinstrap Penguins are found in South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula. Eastern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island.