An Emperor Penguin ( Aptenodytes forsteri ) in Antarctica jumping out of the water.

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) — An Emperor Penguin ( Aptenodytes forsteri ) in Antarctica jumping out of the water.

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Species record

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Explore the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The emperor penguin is the largest living penguin and breeds on Antarctic sea ice. Males incubate the egg through the winter, and adults huddle to conserve warmth; changes to sea ice threaten the species.

Classification in this archive

  1. Kingdom: Animals
  2. Phylum: Chordates
  3. Subphylum: Vertebrates
  4. Class: Birds
  5. Order: Penguins
  6. Family: Penguins
  7. Genus: Great penguins

Habitat and distribution

Selected documented locations — not a complete species range.

Habitat
Antarctic sea ice, Southern Ocean coastal waters
Selected regions
Antarctica
Selected countries
Antarctica

Conservation status

The Ark records: Endangered.

Did you know?

  • The male emperor penguin incubates the egg while the female goes to sea.
  • Groups huddle together to help keep warm during the Antarctic winter.

Sources and attribution