Galapagos penguins in the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is one of four species of the genus of the African penguins (Spheniscus).
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Latin description
Spheniscus mendiculus
The Galápagos Penguin is the only penguin species found north of the equator. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands and perfectly adapted to the tropical climate. Due to its limited habitat and climate change, it is classified as highly endangered.