What is the scientific name of the penguin?

Answer by  linguist (62)

The scientific name of the penguin is "Sphenisciformes", belonging to the family of "Spheniscidae", which comprises a group of flightless, aquatic birds generally found in the Southern Hemisphere. The most famous member of this group is the Emperor Penguin. Its latin name is "Aptenodytes forsteri", given in honor of German naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster.

Answer by  Mufflerman (42)

The penguin has many names for it's many types of different speciecs. For example, the scientific name for an emperor penguin is Aptenodytes forsteri. Another example is that the scientific name for a macoroni penguin is Eudyptes chrysolophus. So to answer your question, penguins dont have a specific name. I hope that this has been helpful.

Answer by  CatLover78 (41)

The black and white flightless bird known commonly as a penguin is known scientifically as Sphenisciformes, from the family Spheniscidae.

Answer by  senthilkumar (299)

The scientific name of penguin is from the order of Sphenisciformes,which is derived from the family of Spheniscidae. It's a ice living.

Answer by  Anonymous

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