Fiordland Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Humboldt Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Humboldt Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
3.6-5.9 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Humboldt Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Spheniscus humboldti |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 56-70 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 3.6-5.9 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~23,800 individuals |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | Peru, Chile |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableHumboldt Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Humboldt Penguin
3.6-5.9 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Humboldt Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Humboldt Penguin
~23,800 individuals
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Humboldt Penguin
Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Humboldt Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Humboldt Penguin
Peru, Chile
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Humboldt 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 PenguinHumboldt Penguin
Named after the cold Humboldt Current, these penguins live along the coasts of Peru and Chile in one of the most arid environments inhabited by any penguin, nesting in burrows dug into guano deposits.
Learn more about Humboldt PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or Humboldt Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is larger, standing up to 71cm tall compared to the Humboldt Penguin's 70cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Humboldt Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Humboldt Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Humboldt Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Humboldt Penguins are found in Peru, Chile.