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A three-legged African Penguin Spheniscus demersus
Citation
VANSTREELS, R.E.T., PARSONS, N.J., & PISTORIUS, P.A. 2018. A three-legged African Penguin Spheniscus demersus.
Marine Ornithology 46: 23
- 26
http://doi.org/10.5038/2074-1235.46.1.1244
Received 31 October 2017, accepted 16 November 2017
Date Published: 2018/4/15
Date Online: 2018/2/16
Key words: African penguin, deformity, malformation, South Africa, Southern Hemisphere, supernumerary limb
Abstract
We report the case of an adult African Penguin Spheniscus demersus with a supernumerary hindlimb. It was located between the left foot and the tail, and the penguin was able to move this third leg and foot as a response to being handled. However, the breadth of movement was very limited, and the leg was not functional. The bird had fully developed ovaries and was in good body condition, indicating the additional limb did not hinder survival to sexual maturity.
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