Genus Megadyptes
Yellow-eyed Penguin
キガシラペンギン Megadyptes antipodes
About
A medium-sized penguin about 65 cm long with a pale yellow eye. Its pale yellow head has a band of bright yellow running from the eyes around the back of the head; juveniles have a greyer head with no band. It forages mainly along the seafloor.
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Megadyptes antipodes
- Also known as
- Hoiho
- Conservation status (IUCN)
- Endangered (EN) — assessed 2020
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Population
- About 2,600–3,000 mature individuals (as of 2020)
- Length
- about 65 cm
- Range
- Endemic to New Zealand, breeding on the south-east coast of the South Island, Stewart Island and its outliers, the Auckland Islands and Campbell Island.
Where to see the Yellow-eyed Penguin in Japan
None of the places listed on PenguinSpot keep the Yellow-eyed Penguin.
FAQ
- Where can I see the Yellow-eyed Penguin in Japan?
- None of the places listed on PenguinSpot keep the Yellow-eyed Penguin.
- Is the Yellow-eyed 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.