Adélie Penguin

Pygoscelis Adeliae
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Pygoscelis Adeliae
Family Spheniscidae
Size Up to .71 m (2.3 ft)
Weight Up to 5.8 kgs (12.8 lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Exclusively found along the Antarctic coastline and surrounding islands
Depth Range 30 - 70 m (98 - 230 ft)
Adélie Penguin Distribution - Marinewise