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Family

Hystricidae

2 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 27.1 years (Indian crested porcupine) to 27.3 years (Malayan porcupine).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
27.1–27.3 yr
Longest: Malayan porcupine
Median GC
38.3%
Range 37.8–38.9%
Genera
1

Genera of Hystricidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Hystricidae 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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  • Hystricidae (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. Malayan porcupineHystrix brachyura27.3 yr
  2. Indian crested porcupineHystrix indica27.1 yr

Species in Hystricidae

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Hystrix brachyuraMalayan porcupine27.3 yr16,833 bp38.88%
Hystrix indicaIndian crested porcupine27.1 yr16,811 bp37.82%

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