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Family

Kinosternidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 19.2 years (White-lipped mud turtle) to 29.3 years (Razor-backed musk turtle, or Keel-backed musk turtle).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
19.2–29.3 yr
Longest: Razor-backed musk turtle, or Keel-backed musk turtle
Median GC
36.3%
Range 35.8–36.9%
Genera
2
Largest: Kinosternon (1)

Genera of Kinosternidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Kinosternidae 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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  • Kinosternidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. Razor-backed musk turtle, or Keel-backed musk turtleSternotherus carinatus29.3 yr
  2. White-lipped mud turtleKinosternon leucostomum19.2 yr

Species in Kinosternidae

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Sternotherus carinatusRazor-backed musk turtle, or Keel-backed musk turtle29.3 yr16,554 bp36.87%
Kinosternon leucostomumWhite-lipped mud turtle19.2 yr16,559 bp35.81%

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