ENEndangered
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erect-crested_penguin
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in SPHENISCIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Erect-crested Penguin classified as Endangered?
Erect-crested Penguin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Erect-crested Penguin live?
Erect-crested Penguin occurs in Australia, Falkland Islands, and New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Erect-crested Penguin?
The main threats to Erect-crested Penguin are 11.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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