palmerpenguins

library0.1.6pypypi✓ verified 88d ago

A Python package providing the Palmer Archipelago (Antarctica) penguin dataset, commonly used for data exploration and visualization. It includes measurements of Adelie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo penguins. Current version is 0.1.6; maintenance is irregular.

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pip install palmerpenguins

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palmerpenguins

analyticspythonv0.1.6

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Install & Compatibility

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Code

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load_penguins

✓ from palmerpenguins import load_penguins

✗ import palmerpenguins; palmerpenguins.load()

There is no `load()` function; the correct import is `load_penguins`.

Loads the penguins dataset as a pandas DataFrame.

from palmerpenguins import load_penguins df = load_penguins() print(df.head())

Debug

Known issues

gotchaThe dataset may contain missing values (NaN) in certain rows, especially for sex. Users must handle NaNs before analysis.

fix

Use df.dropna() or fill missing values appropriately.

affects: all

gotchaThe function `load_penguins()` caches the data after the first call; subsequent calls return the same in-memory DataFrame. Modifications to the returned DataFrame will affect subsequent calls.

fix

Always copy the DataFrame if you intend to modify it: df = load_penguins().copy()

affects: all

Errors

Common errors & fixes

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'palmerpenguins'

Package not installed.

fix

Run `pip install palmerpenguins`

AttributeError: module 'palmerpenguins' has no attribute 'load_penguins'

Incorrect import pattern; trying `import palmerpenguins` and then `palmerpenguins.load_penguins` should work, but typical mistake is using `load()` instead.

fix

Use `from palmerpenguins import load_penguins`

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Version history

0.1.6latest on PyPI · released Feb 1, 2026

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Dependencies

pandasrequiredRequired to load data as DataFrame

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Resources

githubhttps://github.com/mcnakhaee/palmerpenguins ↗

homepagehttps://github.com/mcnakhaee/palmerpenguins ↗