Chinstrap Penguin vs Fiordland Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Chinstrap Penguin and Fiordland Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Chinstrap Penguin
Fiordland Penguin
Size Comparison
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
3.2-5.3 kg
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
| Feature | Chinstrap Penguin | Fiordland Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Pygoscelis antarcticus | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus |
| Height | 68-77 cm | 51-71 cm |
| Weight | 3.2-5.3 kg | 2.7-5.9 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 10-20 years |
| Population | ~8,000,000 pairs | ~5,500-7,000 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Shrimp, Small fish | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish |
| Habitat | Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation |
| Regions | South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island |
| Genus | Pygoscelis | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Chinstrap Penguin
Least ConcernFiordland Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Height
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Weight
Chinstrap Penguin
3.2-5.3 kg
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Lifespan
Chinstrap Penguin
15-20 years
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Population
Chinstrap Penguin
~8,000,000 pairs
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Diet
Chinstrap Penguin
Krill, Shrimp, Small fish
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Habitat
Chinstrap Penguin
Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Regions
Chinstrap Penguin
South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Genus
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis
Fiordland 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 PenguinFiordland Penguin
Also known as Tawaki, this elusive yellow-crested penguin nests in dense temperate rainforests along New Zealand's Fiordland coast — one of the few penguins to breed in forest environments.
Learn more about Fiordland PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Chinstrap Penguin or Fiordland Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is larger, standing up to 77cm tall compared to the Fiordland Penguin's 71cm.
Which is more endangered, Chinstrap Penguin or Fiordland Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is classified as "Least Concern" while the Fiordland Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Chinstrap Penguins and Fiordland Penguins live in the same area?
Chinstrap Penguins are found in South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula. Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island.