Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin and Humboldt Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Humboldt Penguin
Size Comparison
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
3.6-5.9 kg
| Feature | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Humboldt Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes filholi | Spheniscus humboldti |
| Height | 45-58 cm | 56-70 cm |
| Weight | 2-3.4 kg | 3.6-5.9 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-30 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~1,600,000 pairs | ~23,800 individuals |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans | Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass | Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands |
| Regions | Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island | Peru, Chile |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
VulnerableHumboldt Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Height
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
Weight
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Humboldt Penguin
3.6-5.9 kg
Lifespan
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Humboldt Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
~1,600,000 pairs
Humboldt Penguin
~23,800 individuals
Diet
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Humboldt Penguin
Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid
Habitat
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Humboldt Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands
Regions
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island
Humboldt Penguin
Peru, Chile
Genus
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
Humboldt 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 PenguinHumboldt Penguin
Named after the cold Humboldt Current, these penguins live along the coasts of Peru and Chile in one of the most arid environments inhabited by any penguin, nesting in burrows dug into guano deposits.
Learn more about Humboldt PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Humboldt Penguin?
The Humboldt Penguin is larger, standing up to 70cm tall compared to the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin's 58cm.
Which is more endangered, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Humboldt Penguin?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Humboldt Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Eastern Rockhopper Penguins and Humboldt Penguins live in the same area?
Eastern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island. Humboldt Penguins are found in Peru, Chile.