genus spheniscus (Meaning)
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genus spheniscus (n)
type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus spheniscus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus spheniscus Sentence Examples
- The genus Spheniscus comprises five species of penguins found in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is the only species of penguin native to Africa.
- The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) inhabits the coasts of South America.
- The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is endemic to the coasts of Peru and Chile.
- The Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is the smallest species of penguin in the genus Spheniscus.
- All species in the genus Spheniscus are characterized by their black and white plumage.
- Penguins in the genus Spheniscus have a distinctive yellow or orange facial marking.
- The genus Spheniscus penguins are highly social and breed in large colonies.
- The diet of penguins in the genus Spheniscus consists primarily of fish, squid, and krill.
- The conservation status of species in the genus Spheniscus ranges from Least Concern to Endangered, with the Galapagos penguin being the most threatened.
FAQs About the word genus spheniscus
type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Spheniscus comprises five species of penguins found in the Southern Hemisphere.
The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is the only species of penguin native to Africa.
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) inhabits the coasts of South America.
The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is endemic to the coasts of Peru and Chile.
