Galapagos Penguin vs Yellow-eyed Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Galapagos Penguin and Yellow-eyed Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Galapagos Penguin
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Size Comparison
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
1.7-2.6 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
4.5-8.5 kg
| Feature | Galapagos Penguin | Yellow-eyed Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Spheniscus mendiculus | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Height | 49-53 cm | 62-79 cm |
| Weight | 1.7-2.6 kg | 4.5-8.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 8-25 years |
| Population | ~1,200 individuals | ~3,400 individuals |
| Diet | Small fish, Mullet, Sardines | Fish, Squid, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores | Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches |
| Regions | Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) | New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands |
| Genus | Spheniscus | Megadyptes |
Conservation Status
Galapagos Penguin
EndangeredYellow-eyed Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes antipodes
Height
Galapagos Penguin
49-53 cm
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
Weight
Galapagos Penguin
1.7-2.6 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
4.5-8.5 kg
Lifespan
Galapagos Penguin
15-20 years
Yellow-eyed Penguin
8-25 years
Population
Galapagos Penguin
~1,200 individuals
Yellow-eyed Penguin
~3,400 individuals
Diet
Galapagos Penguin
Small fish, Mullet, Sardines
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Fish, Squid, Crustaceans
Habitat
Galapagos Penguin
Volcanic coastlines, Rocky shores
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches
Regions
Galapagos Penguin
Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
Yellow-eyed Penguin
New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands
Genus
Galapagos Penguin
Spheniscus
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes
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 PenguinYellow-eyed Penguin
Known as Hoiho ('noise shouter') in Māori, this large, pale-faced penguin endemic to New Zealand is one of the world's rarest, unique among penguins for being largely solitary and nesting out of sight of others.
Learn more about Yellow-eyed PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Galapagos Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin is larger, standing up to 79cm tall compared to the Galapagos Penguin's 53cm.
Which is more endangered, Galapagos Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Galapagos Penguin is classified as "Endangered" while the Yellow-eyed Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Galapagos Penguins and Yellow-eyed Penguins live in the same area?
Galapagos Penguins are found in Galapagos Islands (Ecuador). Yellow-eyed Penguins are found in New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands.