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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)

For information on the specific species within each genus, see the related link below.

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