Jackass penguin lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 27.3 years
🏆 The longest-lived jackass penguin on record reached 27.3 years in the wild.
Jackass penguin (Spheniscus demersus). The oldest known individual lived 27.3 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 24 months
- Adult weight about 3.13 kg
How old in human years?
Age
Jackass penguin age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Jackass penguin | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 30 | Adult |
| 10 yr | 50 | Middle age |
| 15 yr | 70 | Senior |
| 20 yr | 91 | Elderly |
| 25 yr | 111 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 131 | Elderly |
Jackass penguin profile
| Classification | Aves > Sphenisciformes > Spheniscidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Spheniscus demersus |
| Adult weight | about 3.1 kg |
| Age of maturity | 24 months |
| Longest recorded | 27.3 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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