Near Threatened Penguins
2 penguin species are currently classed as near threatened, including Emperor Penguin, Royal Penguin. The label tells you the danger level, not the whole reason the bird got there.
Near Threatened penguins sit just outside the threatened categories and often act as an early warning signal for climate or fishery pressure. These birds do not share one villain. They share the fact that the margin for error has narrowed.
Species covered
2
Largest species here
Emperor Penguin
Up to 130 cm
Highest risk in view
Emperor Penguin
Near Threatened
Species in this lens
Near Threatened penguins sit just outside the threatened categories and often act as an early warning signal for climate or fishery pressure.
What this view reveals
- Near Threatened penguins sit just outside the threatened categories and often act as an early warning signal for climate or fishery pressure. These birds do not share one villain. They share the fact that the margin for error has narrowed.
- Emperor Penguin is the largest species in this view at up to 130 cm.
- Emperor Penguin carries the highest conservation pressure in this group.
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All guidesFrequently asked questions
Which penguins are listed as near threatened?
Emperor Penguin, Royal Penguin are the species in this near threatened group.
Do all near threatened penguins face the same threat?
No. Species can share a risk category while still facing different mixes of climate stress, food shortages, predators, or disturbance.
Which near threatened penguin is the largest?
Emperor Penguin is the largest species in this status group, reaching up to 130 cm.