Eudyptes - Definition and Overview

Eudyptes chrysocome
Eudyptes chrysolophus
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Eudyptes robustus
Eudyptes schlegeli
Eudyptes sclateri

The genus Eudyptes ("good diver") contains six species of penguins collectively known as "The Crested Penguins".

Classification

ORDER SPHENISCIFORMES

Family Spheniscidae
- Rockhopper Penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome
- Fiordland Penguin, Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
- Snares Penguin, Eudyptes robustus
- Royal Penguin, Eudyptes schlegeli
- Erect-crested Penguin, Eudyptes sclateri
- Macaroni Penguin, Eudyptes chrysolophus

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