Megadyptes

   

Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Subphylum:Vertebrata
Class:Aves
Order:Sphenisciformes
Family:Spheniscidae
Genus:Megadyptes
Species

Megadyptes antipodes

The genus Megadyptes ("large diver") contains one species of penguin.

Megadyptes antipodes are commonly known as Yellow-eyed Penguins. In the language of the Maori people native to New Zealand, they are known as "hoiho" or "noise-shouter".


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