Family

Octodontidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 10.8 years (Coruro) to 14 years (Degu).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
10.8–14 yr
Longest: Degu
Median GC
37.2%
Range 37–37.4%
Genera
2
Largest: Octodon (1)

Overview

Genera of Octodontidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Octodontidae sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

10203040501 yr10 yr100 yrMaximum lifespan, log scaleGC %
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  • Octodontidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. DeguOctodon degus14 yr
  2. CoruroSpalacopus cyanus10.8 yr

Species in Octodontidae

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Species in Octodontidae
Octodon degusDegu14 yr16,798 bp37.43%
Spalacopus cyanusCoruro10.8 yr16,830 bp36.95%