Galapagos Penguin vs Little Blue Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Galapagos Penguin and Little Blue Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Galapagos Penguin
Little Blue Penguin
Size Comparison
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
Little Blue Penguin
30-33 cm
1-1.5 kg
| Feature | Galapagos Penguin | Little Blue Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Scientific Name | Spheniscus mendiculus | Eudyptula minor |
| Height | 49-53 cm | 30-33 cm |
| Weight | 1.7-2.6 kg | 1-1.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 6-25 years |
| Population | ~1,200 individuals | ~469,760 individuals |
| Diet | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines | Small fish, Squid, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores | Rocky coastlines, Burrows, Coastal forests |
| Regions | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) | New Zealand, Southern Australia |
| Genus | Spheniscus | Eudyptula |
Conservation Status
Galapagos Penguin
EndangeredLittle Blue Penguin
Least ConcernScientific Name
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Little Blue Penguin
Eudyptula minor
Height
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Little Blue Penguin
30-33 cm
Weight
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Little Blue Penguin
1-1.5 kg
Lifespan
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Little Blue Penguin
6-25 years
Population
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Little Blue Penguin
~469,760 individuals
Diet
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Little Blue Penguin
Small fish, Squid, Crustaceans
Habitat
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Little Blue Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Burrows, Coastal forests
Regions
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Little Blue Penguin
New Zealand, Southern Australia
Genus
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
Little Blue Penguin
Eudyptula
About Each Species
Galapagos 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 PenguinLittle Blue Penguin
The world's smallest penguin species at just 30–33 cm tall and around 1 kg, Little Blue Penguins are unique for their slate-blue plumage and nocturnal habits on land, returning to their burrows only after dark.
Learn more about Little Blue PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Galapagos Penguin or Little Blue Penguin?
The Galapagos Penguin is larger, standing up to 53cm tall compared to the Little Blue Penguin's 33cm.
Which is more endangered, Galapagos Penguin or Little Blue Penguin?
The Galapagos Penguin is classified as "Endangered" while the Little Blue Penguin is "Least Concern".
Do Galapagos Penguins and Little Blue Penguins live in the same area?
Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador). Little Blue Penguins are found in New Zealand, Southern Australia.