Endemic to Galápagos Islands, the Galápagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is a carnivore, piscivore species inhabiting galápagos islands habitats. Weighing 1.7–2.6 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Galápagos Penguin | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 7% |
| Height | 50.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 35 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↑ 4% |
| Avg Speed | 6.5 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Galápagos Penguin inhabits galápagos islands habitats. It can be found in Galápagos Islands.
Typical coloring: Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Galápagos Penguin is a colony-based species belonging to the Spheniscidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Galápagos Penguin is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 13 carnivore birds, the Galápagos Penguin’s weight of 1.7–2.6 kg is comparable to the group median of 2.3 kg.
Weight rank: #27 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Galápagos Penguin weigh?
A Galápagos Penguin typically weighs 1.7–2.6 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 2.3 kg among carnivore birds.
What is the conservation status of the Galápagos Penguin?
The Galápagos Penguin is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Galápagos Penguin live?
The Galápagos Penguin is found in Galápagos Islands, in galápagos islands habitats.
How does the Galápagos Penguin reproduce?
The Galápagos Penguin has a gestation period of 38–40 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026