Fiordland Penguin vs King Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and King Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
King Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
King Penguin
85-95 cm
11-16 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | King Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Aptenodytes patagonicus |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 85-95 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 11-16 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 25-30 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~2,230,000 pairs |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Lanternfish, Squid, Small crustaceans |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky coastlines |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Macquarie Island |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Aptenodytes |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableKing Penguin
Least ConcernScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
King Penguin
85-95 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
King Penguin
11-16 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
King Penguin
25-30 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
King Penguin
~2,230,000 pairs
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
King Penguin
Lanternfish, Squid, Small crustaceans
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
King Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky coastlines
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
King Penguin
South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Macquarie Island
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
King Penguin
Aptenodytes
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 PenguinKing Penguin
The second-largest penguin species, King Penguins form some of the largest and densest seabird colonies on Earth, with striking orange and yellow markings and an unusually long 14–16 month breeding cycle.
Learn more about King PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or King Penguin?
The King Penguin is larger, standing up to 95cm tall compared to the Fiordland Penguin's 71cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or King Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the King Penguin is "Least Concern".
Do Fiordland Penguins and King Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. King Penguins are found in South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Macquarie Island.