Family

Macroscelididae

5 species in 5 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 7.2 years (North African elephant shrew) to 11 years (Golden-rumped elephant shrew).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

7.2–11 yr

Median GC

40.9%

Range 37.4–43.2%

Genera

Largest: Elephantulus (1)

The Macroscelididae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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5 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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Species in Macroscelididae

Rhynchocyon chrysopygus	Golden-rumped elephant shrew	11 yr	16,883 bp	37.44%
Elephantulus intufi	Bushveld elephant shrew, or Long-eared elephant shrew	9.3 yr	16,583 bp	43.20%
Macroscelides proboscideus	Short-eared elephant shrew	8.7 yr	16,641 bp	38.77%
Galegeeska rufescens	Rufous elephant shrew	7.9 yr	16,767 bp	40.94%
Petrosaltator rozeti	North African elephant shrew	7.2 yr	16,409 bp	41.28%