Eastern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes Chrysocome Filholi
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Eudyptes Chrysocome Filholi
Other names Rockhopper Penguin
Size Up to .6 m (2 ft)
Weight Up to 3.4 kgs (7.5 lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Rocky coastal areas and steep cliffs of sub-Antarctic islands
Depth Range 20 - 100 m (66 - 328 ft)
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin Distribution - Marinewise