Humboldt Penguin vs Snares Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Humboldt Penguin and Snares Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Humboldt Penguin
Snares Penguin
Size Comparison
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
3.6-5.9 kg
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
| Feature | Humboldt Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Spheniscus humboldti | Eudyptes robustus |
| Height | 56-70 cm | 51-61 cm |
| Weight | 3.6-5.9 kg | 2.5-4 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 15-20 years |
| Population | ~23,800 individuals | ~25,000 pairs |
| Diet | Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid | Krill, Squid, Small fish |
| Habitat | Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest |
| Regions | Peru, Chile | Snares Islands (New Zealand) |
| Genus | Spheniscus | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Humboldt Penguin
VulnerableSnares Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Height
Humboldt Penguin
56-70 cm
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Weight
Humboldt Penguin
3.6-5.9 kg
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Lifespan
Humboldt Penguin
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Population
Humboldt Penguin
~23,800 individuals
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Diet
Humboldt Penguin
Anchovies, Sardines, Herring, Squid
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Habitat
Humboldt Penguin
Rocky coastlines, Desert coasts, Islands
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Regions
Humboldt Penguin
Peru, Chile
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Genus
Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes
About Each Species
Humboldt Penguin
Named after the cold Humboldt Current, these penguins live along the coasts of Peru and Chile in one of the most arid environments inhabited by any penguin, nesting in burrows dug into guano deposits.
Learn more about Humboldt 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, Humboldt Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Humboldt Penguin is larger, standing up to 70cm tall compared to the Snares Penguin's 61cm.
Which is more endangered, Humboldt Penguin or Snares Penguin?
The Humboldt Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Snares Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Humboldt Penguins and Snares Penguins live in the same area?
Humboldt Penguins are found in Peru, Chile. Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand).