Erect-crested Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Erect-crested Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Erect-crested Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Erect-crested Penguin
50-70 cm
2.5-6 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Erect-crested Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes sclateri | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 50-70 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 2.5-6 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~150,000 pairs | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Small fish | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand) | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Erect-crested Penguin
EndangeredSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Erect-crested Penguin
50-70 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Erect-crested Penguin
2.5-6 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Erect-crested Penguin
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Erect-crested Penguin
~150,000 pairs
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Erect-crested Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Erect-crested Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Erect-crested Penguin
Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand)
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes
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 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, Erect-crested Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin is larger, standing up to 70cm tall compared to the Snares Penguin's 61cm.
Which is more endangered, Erect-crested Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Erect-crested Penguin is classified as "Endangered" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Erect-crested Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Erect-crested Penguins are found in Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands (New Zealand). Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).