Family

Bathyergidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 15.5 years (Damaraland mole-rat) to 31 years (Naked mole-rat).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
15.5–31 yr
Longest: Naked mole-rat
Median GC
41.2%
Range 41.2–41.2%
Genera
2
Largest: Fukomys (1)

Overview

Genera of Bathyergidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Bathyergidae 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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Species in Bathyergidae

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Species in Bathyergidae
Heterocephalus glaberNaked mole-rat31 yr16,386 bp41.24%
Fukomys damarensisDamaraland mole-rat15.5 yr16,372 bp41.23%