Key Identification Features
- The species’ short, stumpy legs create a distinct waddle when walking.
- Today, the species has two distinct separate populations.
- Eudyptula minor lacks the distinct bright blue feathers that distinguish Eudyptula novaehollandiae (Australian little penguin).
- Genetic variation and morphology: In 1992, the rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) was divided into three distinct subspecies: southern rockhopper penguin (E.
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