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Penguins are birds therefore not mammals.
Fairy penguin is another name for the Little Blue Penguin.
Life is classed according to the following categories:
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
The Little Blue penguin has the classification or taxonomy as follows: Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata ( Subphylum Vertebrata) Class Aves (Infraclass Neoaves) (Mammals are in the class Mammalia)
Order Sphenisciformes
Family Spheniscidae Genus Eudyptula
Species minor
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JordanNo, a fairy penguin is not a mammal. Fairy penguins belong to the bird family and are the smallest species of penguin. Mammals are characterized by features such as hair/fur, giving birth to live young, and producing milk to feed their offspring, which fairy penguins do not possess.
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What is the smallest species of penguin called?
The Little Blue Penguin. [Fairy Penguin.]
What is the smallest penguins species?
The smallest penguin species is the little blue penguin, also known as the fairy penguin. It is 16 inches tall.
Why is the fairy penguin so small?
Fairy penguins, also known as little penguins, are small in size as an adaptation to their marine environment. Their small stature helps them to be agile and efficient swimmers, making it easier for them to catch prey and avoid predators. Their size also helps to conserve energy when swimming long distances in search of food.
How heavy is a penguin?
The weight of a penguin can vary depending on the species. However, on average, most penguins weigh between 2 to 90 pounds. The largest penguin species, the Emperor Penguin, can weigh up to 90 pounds, while the smallest species, the Little Blue Penguin, usually weighs around 2-3 pounds.
Is a horse a mammal or an amphibian?
No, a Horse is a mammal.
