Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Northern Rockhopper Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin and Northern Rockhopper Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Size Comparison
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
| Feature | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Northern Rockhopper Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes filholi | Eudyptes moseleyi |
| Height | 45-58 cm | 45-58 cm |
| Weight | 2-3.4 kg | 2-3.4 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-30 years | 10-30 years |
| Population | ~1,600,000 pairs | ~240,300 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass |
| Regions | Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island | Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
VulnerableNorthern Rockhopper Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
Height
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Weight
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Lifespan
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Population
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
~1,600,000 pairs
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
~240,300 pairs
Diet
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Habitat
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Regions
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island
Genus
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
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 PenguinNorthern Rockhopper Penguin
Only recognized as a separate species from the Southern Rockhopper in 2006, Northern Rockhoppers have longer, more luxuriant crest feathers and have suffered a devastating ~90% population decline over the past century.
Learn more about Northern Rockhopper PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
Both species are similar in size, reaching up to 58cm tall.
Which is more endangered, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Northern Rockhopper Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Eastern Rockhopper Penguins and Northern Rockhopper Penguins live in the same area?
Eastern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island. Northern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island.