What is another word for spheniscus?
Pronunciation: [sfˈɛnɪskəs] (IPA) 
Spheniscus is the scientific name for a group of penguins that live in the southern hemisphere. In common language, different synonyms are used depending on the particular species of penguin. For example, the African penguin is also known as the black-footed penguin or the jackass penguin due to its braying call. The Galapagos penguin is sometimes called the equatorial penguin or the tropical penguin, as it is the only penguin species that lives north of the equator. The Magellanic penguin is also known as the Patagonian penguin or the South American penguin. Other synonyms for spheniscus include the little penguin, fairy penguin, and blue penguin, which are used to refer to the smallest penguin species, found in New Zealand and Australia.
