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Family

Balaenidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 70 years (Southern right whale) to 211 years (Bowhead whale).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
70–211 yr
Longest: Bowhead whale
Median GC
41.3%
Range 41.2–41.3%
Genera
2
Largest: Balaena (1)

Genera of Balaenidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Balaenidae sit among 2,335 species

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

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  • Balaenidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. Bowhead whaleBalaena mysticetus211 yr
  2. Southern right whaleEubalaena australis70 yr

Species in Balaenidae

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Balaena mysticetusBowhead whale211 yr16,390 bp41.31%
Eubalaena australisSouthern right whale70 yr16,385 bp41.22%

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