One of the 15 penguins on WAnimals
Birds · Sphenisciformes · Spheniscidae
Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The gentoo penguin, also known as the Johnny penguin, is a sphenisciform bird of the family Spheniscidae. It is easily identified by the white patch on the top of its head behind the eyes. The chicks have a grey back and a white front. Adults reach a height of 75 to 90 cm. Gentoo penguins are the fastest penguins underwater, reaching 36 km/h.
Weight
6 kg on average
Size
70 cm – 90 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
