Erect-crested Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Erect-crested Penguin and Galapagos Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Erect-crested Penguin
Galapagos Penguin
Size Comparison
Erect-crested Penguin
50-70 cm
2.5-6 kg
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
| Feature | Erect-crested Penguin | Galapagos Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes sclateri | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Height | 50-70 cm | 49-53 cm |
| Weight | 2.5-6 kg | 1.7-2.6 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~150,000 pairs | ~1,200 individuals |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Small fish | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores |
| Regions | Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand) | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Erect-crested Penguin
EndangeredGalapagos Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Height
Erect-crested Penguin
50-70 cm
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Weight
Erect-crested Penguin
2.5-6 kg
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Lifespan
Erect-crested Penguin
15-20 years
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Erect-crested Penguin
~150,000 pairs
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Diet
Erect-crested Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Habitat
Erect-crested Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Regions
Erect-crested Penguin
Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand)
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Genus
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
About Each Species
Erect-crested Penguin
One of the least-known penguin species, named for distinctive upward-pointing yellow crest feathers they can raise and lower at will. They breed on two remote island groups south of New Zealand.
Learn more about Erect-crested 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, Erect-crested Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin is larger, standing up to 70cm tall compared to the Galapagos Penguin's 53cm.
Which is more endangered, Erect-crested Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin is classified as "Endangered" while the Galapagos Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Erect-crested Penguins and Galapagos Penguins live in the same area?
Erect-crested Penguins are found in Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand). Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador).