Chinstrap Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Chinstrap Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Chinstrap Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
3.2-5.3 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Chinstrap Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Pygoscelis antarcticus | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 68-77 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 3.2-5.3 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~8,000,000 pairs | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Shrimp, Small fish | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Chinstrap Penguin
Least ConcernSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Chinstrap Penguin
68-77 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Chinstrap Penguin
3.2-5.3 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Chinstrap Penguin
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Chinstrap Penguin
~8,000,000 pairs
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Chinstrap Penguin
Krill, Shrimp, Small fish
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Chinstrap Penguin
Antarctic Peninsula, Sub-Antarctic islands
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Chinstrap Penguin
South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis
Snares 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 PenguinSnares Penguin
Endemic to the tiny Snares Islands south of New Zealand, this yellow-crested penguin has the most restricted range of any penguin species, yet maintains a healthy population thanks to the absence of introduced predators.
Learn more about Snares PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Chinstrap Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is larger, standing up to 77cm tall compared to the Snares Penguin's 61cm.
Which is more endangered, Chinstrap Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Chinstrap Penguin is classified as "Least Concern" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Chinstrap Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Chinstrap Penguins are found in South Sandwich Islands, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula. Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).