African penguin
The African penguin is a member of the class Aves and the order Sphenisciformes. It belongs to the penguin family Spheniscidae, and is classified as "Spheniscus demersus". The genus to which the African penguin belongs, "Spheniscus", derives its name from the Ancient Greek word "sphen" ('wedge'), referring to their streamlined body shape. Its species name, , is a Latin word for "plunging".