Emperor Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Emperor Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Emperor Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Emperor Penguin
100-130 cm
22-45 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Emperor Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Aptenodytes forsteri | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 100-130 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 22-45 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~595,000 individuals | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Fish, Squid, Krill | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Antarctic sea ice, Antarctic coastline | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | Antarctica | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Aptenodytes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Emperor Penguin
Near ThreatenedSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Emperor Penguin
100-130 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Emperor Penguin
22-45 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Emperor Penguin
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Emperor Penguin
~595,000 individuals
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Emperor Penguin
Fish, Squid, Krill
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic sea ice, Antarctic coastline
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Emperor Penguin
Antarctica
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes
About Each Species
Emperor Penguin
The largest penguin species, Emperor Penguins are the only animal to breed during the Antarctic winter, trekking up to 120 km over sea ice to reach their colonies and enduring temperatures below −40 °C.
Learn more about Emperor 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, Emperor Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Emperor Penguin is larger, standing up to 130cm tall compared to the Snares Penguin's 61cm.
Which is more endangered, Emperor Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Emperor Penguin is classified as "Near Threatened" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Emperor Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Emperor Penguins are found in Antarctica. Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).