Genus Eudyptes
Erect-crested Penguin
シュレーターペンギン Eudyptes sclateri
About
A medium-sized, yellow-crested black-and-white penguin about 60 cm long. A broad, bright yellow eyebrow stripe extends over the eye to form a short, erect crest, which sets it apart from all other crested penguins. It nests in large, dense colonies of thousands of pairs on rocky ground.
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Eudyptes sclateri
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- Endangered (EN) — assessed 2020
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Population
- About 150,000 mature individuals (as of 2011)
- Length
- about 60 cm
- Range
- Breeds on the Antipodes and Bounty Islands, New Zealand. Outside the breeding season it has been recorded on other sub-Antarctic islands such as Campbell Island and the Snares, and on the New Zealand mainland.
Where to see the Erect-crested Penguin in Japan
None of the places listed on PenguinSpot keep the Erect-crested Penguin.
FAQ
- Where can I see the Erect-crested Penguin in Japan?
- None of the places listed on PenguinSpot keep the Erect-crested Penguin.
- Is the Erect-crested Penguin endangered?
- Yes. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered (EN), assessed in 2020.
Sources
We checked the sources below on October 21, 2026.