African Penguin

African Penguins, (Spheniscus demersus) is of the penguin species. It is also known as black-footed penguin or jackass penguins. Adults weighs  2.2- 3.5 kg.    

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Sphenisciformes Family: Spheniscidae Genus: Spheniscus Scientific Name: Spheniscus demersus

Facts

 Scientific Name :        Spheniscus demersus  

Other names :          black-footed penguin, jackass penguin 

Biggest threat :            Habitat disruption

Predators :                   Sharks,Gulls and Fur seals

Food :                         . Fish and Squid

Diet :                            Carnivore

Life span :                   10-15 years

  Height :                      60cm -68cm(24-27 inches)

Weight :                       2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs)         

 Range :                      south-west African coast

 Habitat :                      Rocky Ocean Islands
Conservation Status:  Endangered