Family

Alcedinidae

3 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 3.9 years (Pied kingfisher) to 21 years (Common kingfisher).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

3.9–21 yr

Median GC

44.7%

Range 44.1–45.7%

Genera

Largest: Alcedo (1)

The Alcedinidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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3 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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All 3

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