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Aptenodytes

Bird Genera

Aptenodytes is a genus of penguins, the great penguins, comprising two living species, the king penguin and the emperor penguin, and one extinct species. Molecular evidence indicates the genus split from the branch leading to all other penguins roughly 40 million years ago, making it basal to every other living penguin. The king penguin stands about 90 centimeters tall and weighs 11 to 16 kilograms, breeding on subantarctic islands between 45 and 55 degrees south, while the larger emperor penguin, standing about 122 centimeters and weighing 22 to 37 kilograms, has a circumpolar Antarctic distribution between 66 and 77 degrees south.

Facts
Partially Attested
Member Species/Taxa Count
2 2
Counts the two extant species only; the source also lists one extinct species.
Geographic Distribution
King penguin breeds on the subantarctic islands between 45 and 55 degrees south, as well as Tierra del Fuego, the Falkland Islands and other temperate islands of the region 2
Quote covers the king penguin only, from the species table.
Distinguishing Appearance
King penguin is 90 cm (3 ft) tall, weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb) 2
Describes the king penguin only, from the species table.
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Scientific Name
Aptenodytes 2
Defining Characteristics
Collectively known as the great penguins 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
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Found In

Tierra del Fuego

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Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ652976, descriptionView the Source
2. Aptenodytes - Wikipedia
  • Lead, first sentence
    The genus Aptenodytes contains two extant and one extinct species of penguins, collectively known as the great penguins.
  • Lead, first sentence, genus name clause
    The genus Aptenodytes contains two extant and one extinct species of penguins, collectively known as the great penguins.
  • Lead, first sentence, species count clause
    contains two extant and one extinct species of penguins
  • Species table, king penguin range
    Breeds on the subantarctic islands between 45° and 55° S at the northern reaches of Antarctica, as well as Tierra del Fuego, the Falkland Islands and other temperate islands of the region.
  • Lead, first sentence, common-name clause
    collectively known as the great penguins
  • Species table, king penguin size
    90 cm (3 ft) tall, weighing 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb)
  • In Group: Penguin Genera, Lead
    The genus Aptenodytes contains two extant and one extinct species of penguins, collectively known as the great penguins.
View the Source
Wikidata: Aptenodytes
Wikidata Q652976, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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