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There are a number of species of penguin, all in the Family Sphenscidae.
There are also a number of genera.
Examples of species are given below. Note the variety of genera as well.
Spheniscus demersus - African Penguin
Spheniscus mendiculus - Galapagos Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome - Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptula minor - Little Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus - King Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri - Emperor Penguin
Pygoscelis papua - Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis antarctica - Chinstrap Penguin
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What is the order family genus and species of the Emperor penguin?
The genus of the penguins varies according to the species. Penguins are in the order Sphenisciformes and within this order there are six genera (which is the plural of genus), which are then divided into a further 17 species.The various genera are:Aptenodytes (Emperor and King penguins)Pygoscelis (brush-tailed penguins)Eudyptes (crested penguins)Megadyptes (yellow-eyed penguins)Spheniscus (banded penguins)Eudyptula (Little Blue penguins)The 17 species of penguin are:AdelieEmperorFairy (also known as Little or Little Blue)ChinstrapGentooYellow-eyedAfricanGalapagosRockhopperMacaroniFjordlandMagellanicHumboldtErect-crestedSnaresKingRoyalFor more information on each species, see the related link below.
What is the kingdom phylum class order family genus species of seals?
The classification of the penguin is as follows:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: SphenisciformesFamily: SpheniscidaeWithin this order there are six genera (which is the plural of genus). The various genera are:Aptenodytes (Emperor and King penguins)Pygoscelis (brush-tailed penguins)Eudyptes (crested penguins)Megadyptes (yellow-eyed penguins)Spheniscus (banded penguins)Eudyptula (Little Blue penguins)The 17 species of penguin are:AdelieEmperorFairy (also known as Little or Little Blue)ChinstrapGentooYellow-eyedAfricanGalapagosRockhopperMacaroniFjordlandMagellanicHumboldtErect-crestedSnaresKingRoyal
What is the taxonomy of a penguin?
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Infraclass: Neognathae Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae
How do you pronounce the scientific name for penguins?
The scientific name for penguins is "Spheniscidae." It is pronounced as "sfeh-niss-ih-dee."
Scientific name for penguins?
The scientific name for penguin is Spheniscidae. This includes all penguins, extinct and living. It is the only Family in the Order Sphenisciform.
How many kinds of penguins species are there?
There are around 7 to 10 species of penguins (=
What species are emperor penguins?
Penguins! Da!?
How many species of penguins are there in the world?
There are 18 species of penguins in the world. These species are found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, with varying distributions across Antarctica, South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
What penguins species are endangered?
yellow eyed penguins
Do penguins have a long tail?
Most penguins no , some species of penguins certainly.
How many penguin are there?
There are seventeen species of penquins.
Do penguins breed with other animals?
Penguins breed with other penguins of the same species.
Do penguins ever fight with other species of penguins?
yes no
How many chromosomes are in penguins?
There are several species of penguins. A different number of chromosomes can appear in each species. Studied species so far show penguins to have between 30 and 80. Emperor and rockhopper penguins both have 38 chromosomes.
What species does penguins have?
4
Is there a new species of penguins?
no
Are Emperor penguins endangered species?
No, they are not endangered species.
