Penguins are all from the order Sphenisciformes and family Spheniscidae. There are believed to be 17 species of penguin. They include:AdelieEmperorFairy (also known as Little or Little Blue)ChinstrapGentooYellow-eyedAfricanGalapagosRockhopperMacaroniFjordlandMagellanicHumboldtErect-crestedSnaresKingRoyalEmperor.