graculus

/ˈɡrækjʊləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, specifically the Galapagos penguin, often referred to as Spheniscus mendiculus, although some taxonomists group it as a subspecies of the Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti).

“The team of researchers studied the behavior of the graculus on the Galapagos Islands.”

Synonyms

  • galapagos penguin
  • spheniscus mendiculus

Antonyms

  • humboldt penguin