Penguin Species

The actual number of different species of penguins is a topic that is often debated. Depending on who you talk to, there is between 17 and 20 different penguin species. Just to make this site as comprehensive as possible, I'll add information about all species that are considered to be penguins, as well as those that are questionable. Check back often to see if new pages have been added!

Emperor Penguin

Galapagos Penguins

Magellanic Penguin

King Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

Royal Penguin

Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Fiordland Penguin

Snares Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Little Penguin (aka Fairy Penguin, aka Little Blue Penguin)

African Penguin (aka Jackass Penguin)

Humboldt Penguin

Royal Penguin

White-Flippered Penguin

Extinct Penguin Species

New Zealand Giant Penguin