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Family

Myrmecophagidae

3 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 16 years (Northern tamandua) to 31 years (Giant anteater).

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Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
16–31 yr
Longest: Giant anteater
Median GC
39.1%
Range 38.9–39.1%
Genera
2
Largest: Tamandua (2)

The Myrmecophagidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Myrmecophagidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Myrmecophagidae 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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  • Myrmecophagidae (3)
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By lifespan

All 3
  1. Giant anteaterMyrmecophaga tridactyla31 yr
  2. Southern tamanduaTamandua tetradactyla19 yr
  3. Northern tamanduaTamandua mexicana16 yr

Species in Myrmecophagidae

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Myrmecophaga tridactylaGiant anteater31 yr16,498 bp39.10%
Tamandua tetradactylaSouthern tamandua19 yr16,395 bp39.08%
Tamandua mexicanaNorthern tamandua16 yr16,385 bp38.94%

Other families in Pilosa