Family

Hyaenidae

4 species in 4 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 20 years (Aardwolf) to 41.1 years (Spotted hyena).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

20–41.1 yr

Median GC

42.6%

Range 42.1–42.7%

Genera

Largest: Crocuta (1)

The Hyaenidae 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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