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Family

Hippopotamidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 42.3 years (Pygmy hippopotamus) to 61.2 years (Hippopotamus).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
42.3–61.2 yr
Longest: Hippopotamus
Median GC
42.3%
Range 42.1–42.6%
Genera
2
Largest: Hexaprotodon (1)

Genera of Hippopotamidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Hippopotamidae 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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  • Hippopotamidae (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. HippopotamusHippopotamus amphibius61.2 yr
  2. Pygmy hippopotamusHexaprotodon liberiensis42.3 yr

Species in Hippopotamidae

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Hippopotamus amphibiusHippopotamus61.2 yr16,407 bp42.56%
Hexaprotodon liberiensisPygmy hippopotamus42.3 yr16,396 bp42.07%

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