Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes Chrysocome Filholi
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameEudyptes Chrysocome Filholi
Other namesRockhopper Penguin
SizeUp to .6 m (2 ft)
WeightUp to 3.4 kgs (7.5 lbs)
FamilySpheniscidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionRocky coastal areas and steep cliffs of sub-Antarctic islands
Depth Range20 - 100 m (66 - 328 ft)
