Fiordland Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Galapagos Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Galapagos Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Galapagos Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 49-53 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 1.7-2.6 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~1,200 individuals |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableGalapagos Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
About Each Species
Fiordland Penguin
Also known as Tawaki, this elusive yellow-crested penguin nests in dense temperate rainforests along New Zealand's Fiordland coast — one of the few penguins to breed in forest environments.
Learn more about Fiordland 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, Fiordland Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is larger, standing up to 71cm tall compared to the Galapagos Penguin's 53cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Galapagos Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Galapagos Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Galapagos Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador).