Family

Gavialidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 24.7 years (False gharial) to 59 years (Gharial).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
24.7–59 yr
Longest: Gharial
Median GC
41.6%
Range 41.5–41.7%
Genera
2
Largest: Gavialis (1)

Overview

Genera of Gavialidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Gavialidae 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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  • Gavialidae (2)
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Species in Gavialidae

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Species in Gavialidae
Gavialis gangeticusGharial59 yr17,185 bp41.47%
Tomistoma schlegeliiFalse gharial24.7 yr16,345 bp41.70%