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Spheniscus

Spheniscus demersus
Spheniscus mendiculus
Spheniscus humboldti
Spheniscus magellanicus

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

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).



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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