MitoAge

Family

Cheloniidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 75 years (Green sea turtle) to 77 years (Loggerhead sea turtle).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
75–77 yr
Longest: Loggerhead sea turtle
Median GC
39.1%
Range 38.7–39.5%
Genera
2
Largest: Caretta (1)

Genera of Cheloniidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Cheloniidae 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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  • Cheloniidae (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta77 yr
  2. Green sea turtleChelonia mydas75 yr

Species in Cheloniidae

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Caretta carettaLoggerhead sea turtle77 yr16,737 bp38.72%
Chelonia mydasGreen sea turtle75 yr16,497 bp39.45%

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