Fiordland Penguin vs Northern Rockhopper Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Northern Rockhopper Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
2-3.4 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Northern Rockhopper Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Eudyptes moseleyi |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 45-58 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 2-3.4 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 10-30 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~240,300 pairs |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableNorthern Rockhopper Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
45-58 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
2-3.4 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
10-30 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
~240,300 pairs
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Krill, Squid, Fish, Crustaceans
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Cliff faces, Tussock grass
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes
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 PenguinNorthern Rockhopper Penguin
Only recognized as a separate species from the Southern Rockhopper in 2006, Northern Rockhoppers have longer, more luxuriant crest feathers and have suffered a devastating ~90% population decline over the past century.
Learn more about Northern Rockhopper PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is larger, standing up to 71cm tall compared to the Northern Rockhopper Penguin's 58cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Northern Rockhopper Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Northern Rockhopper Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Northern Rockhopper Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Northern Rockhopper Penguins are found in Tristan da Cunha, Gough Island, Amsterdam Island, St. Paul Island.