Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes filholi | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 45-58 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 2-3.4 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-30 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~1,600,000 pairs | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
VulnerableSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
~1,600,000 pairs
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
Snares 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 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, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Snares Penguin is larger, standing up to 61cm tall compared to the Eastern Rockhopper Penguin's 58cm.
Which is more endangered, Eastern Rockhopper Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Eastern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Eastern Rockhopper Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Eastern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Campbell Island, Antipodes Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, Macquarie Island. Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).