Aves
CR
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered (CR)
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
IUCN Red List classification
Piscivore
African penguin
Spheniscus demersus
The african penguin is flipper-like wings, a streamlined body and an individual spot pattern.
Natural habitat
Rocky coasts, beaches and islands with access to the sea.
Geographic distribution
The coasts of Namibia and South Africa.
Diet
Small pelagic fish, squid and crustaceans.
Key characteristics
Flipper-like wings, a streamlined body and an individual spot pattern.
The pink patch above the eyes helps release excess heat.
