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African Penguin

African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

Conservation statusCritically endangered
Barrier grade2
Minimum height1 m
Revealed2026-06-23
Biome
Open seaSavannah
Continent
Africa

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African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is a terrestrial habitat animal in Planet Zoo 2, listed for the Open sea and Savannah biomes and native to Africa. Its IUCN category in the Zoopedia is "Critically endangered", and it ships with the base game.

Males reach about 0.65 m in length and 3.1 kg; females about 0.64 m and 3.1 kg. Use these figures when sizing viewing areas and shelters before the full habitat requirements are confirmed at launch.

For barriers, the Zoopedia export lists grade 2 with a minimum height of 1 m. Water barriers are not accepted for this species. Mixing it with other species means taking the highest grade and height among them; the barrier planner does that for you.

Barrier requirements

2
Minimum height
1 m
Climb-proof needed
No
Water barrier allowed
No

Size & weight

Length · Male
0.65 m
Length · Female
0.64 m
Weight · Male
3.1 kg
Weight · Female
3.1 kg

Taxonomy

Class
Aves
Order
Sphenisciformes
Family
Spheniscidae
Genus
Spheniscus

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