What type of food do royal penguins eat?

Royal penguins, like all penguins, are carnivores. They primarily feed on krill, which are tiny crustaceans. They also eat other small marine animals like:

* Fish: Small fish like lanternfish and silverfish.

* Squid: Small squid species.

* Other crustaceans: Amphipods, copepods, and mysids.

Royal penguins are expert divers and can reach depths of over 200 meters to find their prey.