The Snares Penguin is a member of the crested group of penguins. The Snares Penguin is referred to by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand as pokotiwha.
Common Name: Snares Penguin; Pokotiwha
Scientific name: Eudyptes robustus
Population: 32,000 breeding pairs
Weight and height: 2.8 kg – 3.4 kg and 51 cm – 61 cm
Lifespan: 12-20 years
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Population Trend: Stable
Geographic Breeding Range: New Zealand (Snares Islands)
Prey/diet: Crustaceans, fish, and cephalopods