River penguin (SciiFii)

The river penguin (Neodyptes fluvialis) is a freshwater penguin species that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the lakes and rivers of the temperate portions of New Zealand to help boost biodiversity. River penguins are average-sized penguins, growing to be about 51 to 90 centimeters (20 to 35 inches) tall. River penguins are less anatomically derived than forest penguins (Sphenychus terrestris) as they are still streamlined aquatic birds pursuing fish underwater. However, they possess longer bills compared to most penguins (but similar to those of primitive penguins) and more mobile and flexible flipper-like wings that allow for a higher maneuvrability when swimming in the more turbulent and shallower waters. Like other penguin species, the river penguin is a social animal that lives in large flocks of up to about 100 at a time. The conservation status of the river penguin is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the river penguin's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
Category:Animals
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Category:SciiFii