Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin and Galapagos Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Galapagos Penguin
Size Comparison
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
| Feature | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Galapagos Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes filholi | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Height | 45-58 cm | 49-53 cm |
| Weight | 2-3.4 kg | 1.7-2.6 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-30 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~1,600,000 pairs | ~1,200 individuals |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores |
| Regions | Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
VulnerableGalapagos Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Height
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Weight
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Lifespan
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
~1,600,000 pairs
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Diet
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Habitat
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Regions
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Genus
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
About Each Species
Eastern 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 PenguinGalapagos Penguin
The only penguin species found north of the equator in the wild and the smallest South American penguin, Galápagos Penguins survive in a tropical setting thanks to cool upwelling from the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents.
Learn more about Galapagos PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is larger, standing up to 58cm tall compared to the Galapagos Penguin's 53cm.
Which is more endangered, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Galapagos Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Eastern Rockhopper Penguins and Galapagos Penguins live in the same area?
Eastern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island. Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador).