Snares Penguin vs Yellow-eyed Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Snares Penguin and Yellow-eyed Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Snares Penguin
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Size Comparison
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
2.5-4 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
4.5-8.5 kg
| Feature | Snares Penguin | Yellow-eyed Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Height | 51-61 cm | 62-79 cm |
| Weight | 2.5-4 kg | 4.5-8.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 8-25 years |
| Population | ~25,000 pairs | ~3,400 individuals |
| Diet | Krill, Squid, Small fish | Fish, Squid, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest | Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches |
| Regions | Snares Islands (New Zealand) | New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Megadyptes |
Conservation Status
Snares Penguin
VulnerableYellow-eyed Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes antipodes
Height
Snares Penguin
51-61 cm
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
Weight
Snares Penguin
2.5-4 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
4.5-8.5 kg
Lifespan
Snares Penguin
15-20 years
Yellow-eyed Penguin
8-25 years
Population
Snares Penguin
~25,000 pairs
Yellow-eyed Penguin
~3,400 individuals
Diet
Snares Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Fish, Squid, Crustaceans
Habitat
Snares Penguin
Sub-Antarctic islands, Rocky shores, Olearia forest
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches
Regions
Snares Penguin
Snares Islands (New Zealand)
Yellow-eyed Penguin
New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands
Genus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes
About Each Species
Snares 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 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, Snares Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin is larger, standing up to 79cm tall compared to the Snares Penguin's 61cm.
Which is more endangered, Snares Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Snares Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Yellow-eyed Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Snares Penguins and Yellow-eyed Penguins live in the same area?
Snares Penguins are found in Snares Islands (New Zealand). Yellow-eyed Penguins are found in New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands.