MitoAge

Family

Elephantidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 65 years (African bush elephant) to 79.6 years (Asiatic elephant).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
65–79.6 yr
Longest: Asiatic elephant
Median GC
38.7%
Range 38.7–38.8%
Genera
2
Largest: Elephas (1)

Genera of Elephantidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Elephantidae 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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  • Elephantidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. Asiatic elephantElephas maximus79.6 yr
  2. African bush elephantLoxodonta africana65 yr

Species in Elephantidae

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Elephas maximusAsiatic elephant79.6 yr16,902 bp38.72%
Loxodonta africanaAfrican bush elephant65 yr16,866 bp38.75%