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Oceania
Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
About this species
The Gentoo Penguin (Spheniscidae) is widely distributed across Oceania, where it favours arctic environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Gentoo Penguin is part of the order Sphenisciformes and the Spheniscidae family. Its preferred habitat is arctic, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Spheniscidae family and Sphenisciformes order.