African Penguin

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:black-footed_penguin
gptkb:jackass_penguin
gptkbp:breedingSeason March to May (South Africa)
November to December (Namibia)
gptkbp:canDiveDepth up to 130 meters
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:African_Penguin
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:squid
crustaceans
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature black facial mask
pink gland above eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Spheniscidae
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:South_African_5_rand_coin
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Johann_Reinhold_Forster
1781
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 60-130 days
gptkbp:flightless yes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Namibia
gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Spheniscus
gptkbp:habitat coastal islands
rocky shores
gptkbp:height 60-70 cm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label African Penguin
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 38-42 days
gptkbp:IUCNStatus EN
gptkbp:laysEggs 2
gptkbp:lifespan 10-27 years
gptkbp:migratory non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo southern Africa
gptkbp:order gptkb:Sphenisciformes
gptkbp:parentalCare both parents incubate eggs
gptkbp:population decreasing
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Boulders_Beach
gptkb:Stony_Point
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Spheniscus_demersus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males slightly larger
gptkbp:swimmingAbility up to 20 km/h
gptkbp:swimsIn gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:SANCCOB_(Southern_African_Foundation_for_the_Conservation_of_Coastal_Birds)
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat destruction
oil spills
overfishing
gptkbp:vocalization braying call
gptkbp:webbedFeet yes
gptkbp:weight 2.2-3.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Aviary
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6