Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
- Scientific name
- Eudyptes filholi
- Family
- Spheniscidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Aquatic ocean
- Wing shape
- Short
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Why it matters
The Eastern Rockhopper penguin is distinguished by its sharp, yellow ornamental crests and a habit of hopping over rocky terrain rather than sliding on its belly. Its short wings and stiff, pointed tail have evolved to serve as vital tools for navigating the turbulent waters of the sub-Antarctic islands where the species breeds.
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