Family

Megalonychidae

2 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 36.8 years (Southern two-toed sloth) to 41 years (Hoffmann's two-toed sloth).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
36.8–41 yr
Longest: Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Median GC
43.1%
Range 43–43.3%
Genera
1

Overview

Genera of Megalonychidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Megalonychidae 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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Species in Megalonychidae

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Species in Megalonychidae
Choloepus hoffmanniHoffmann's two-toed sloth41 yr16,466 bp42.98%
Choloepus didactylusSouthern two-toed sloth36.8 yr16,543 bp43.27%