Family

Cathartidae

4 species in 4 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 20.8 years (Turkey vulture) to 79 years (Andean condor).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

20.8–79 yr

Median GC

45.7%

Range 44.8–46.2%

Genera

Largest: Cathartes (1)

The Cathartidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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4 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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