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Family

Pelomedusidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 20.1 years (Helmeted turtle) to 41 years (West African mud turtle).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
20.1–41 yr
Longest: West African mud turtle
Median GC
39.6%
Range 38.7–40.4%
Genera
2
Largest: Pelomedusa (1)

Genera of Pelomedusidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Pelomedusidae 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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  • Pelomedusidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. West African mud turtlePelusios castaneus41 yr
  2. Helmeted turtlePelomedusa subrufa20.1 yr

Species in Pelomedusidae

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Pelusios castaneusWest African mud turtle41 yr16,761 bp40.44%
Pelomedusa subrufaHelmeted turtle20.1 yr16,787 bp38.70%

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