Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus)
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| RECORD | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum / Division: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Sphenisciformes |
| Family: | Spheniscidae |
| Scientific name: | Spheniscus magellanicus |
| English Name: | Magellanic Penguin |
| Spanish Name: | Pingüino Patagónico |
| Portuguese Name: | Pinguim-de-magalhães |
| Sex: | Indistinguishable |
| Life stage: | Squab |
| Registration date: | 02/01/2026 |
| Country: | Argentina |
| Province / Department: | Santa Cruz |
| Location or protected area: | Cabo Virgenes |
| Detailed location: | Reserva Cabo Vírgenes |
| Coordinates - Detailed location: | -52.332429, -68.357564 |
| Altitude - Detailed location: | 39 m a.s.l. |
| Location accuracy: | Medium |
| Belonging: | Native |
| Condition: | Wild |
| Certainty: | Photographed |
| Reproduction information: | Yes |
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We suggest not approaching the nesting site, to avoid leaving predator traces that may harm the success of the reproductive activity or interfere with the natural behavior of the animals. |
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| PHOTOGRAPHY | |
| Photography ID: | 670170 View Full Record |
| Publication date: | 01/28/2026 20:55:31 |
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