Playable Marine Life Figure Made of Soft, Durable Material
A Vinyl Model of the Gentoo Penguin, one of the most active and curious penguins. Made from child-friendly materials, it can be enjoyed safely in the living room or a child’s room.
Gentoo Penguin
Classification: Sphenisciformes/Spheniscidae/Pygoscelis
Size: Body lengthapproximately 80centimeters
Habitat: Subantarctic islands, the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Falkland Islands
The Gentoo Penguin belongs to the genus Pygoscelis in the family Spheniscidae. It measures about 75–90 cm long and weighs around 4–7 kg, making it the third-largest penguin after the Emperor and King Penguins. It is considered the fastest-swimming penguin, reaching speeds of around 36 km/h. It lives in warmer regions than other members of its genus and is known for being active and curious. A white band running across the top of the head and connecting the eyes is a distinctive feature. The sides of its beak are red and its eyes are brown.