Galapagos Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Galapagos Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Galapagos Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Galapagos Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Spheniscus mendiculus | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 49-53 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 1.7-2.6 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~1,200 individuals | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Spheniscus | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Galapagos Penguin
EndangeredSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes
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 PenguinSnares Penguin
Endemic to the tiny Snares Islands south of New Zealand, this yellow-crested penguin has the most restricted range of any penguin species, yet maintains a healthy population thanks to the absence of introduced predators.
Learn more about Snares PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Galapagos Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Snares Penguin is larger, standing up to 61cm tall compared to the Galapagos Penguin's 53cm.
Which is more endangered, Galapagos Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Galapagos Penguin is classified as "Endangered" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Galapagos Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador). Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).