Spheniscus

:Spheniscus demersus

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:Spheniscus mendiculus

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:Spheniscus humboldti

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:Spheniscus magellanicus

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The genus Spheniscus ("wedge-shaped") contains four species of penguins collectively known as "the banded penguins", due to their similar coloration.

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The four species of banded penguins are the African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti), and Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus).

Related Topics:
African Penguin - Galapagos Penguin - Humboldt Penguin - Magellanic Penguin

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