Family

Petauridae

3 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 9.6 years (Striped possum) to 17.8 years (Sugar glider).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
9.6–17.8 yr
Longest: Sugar glider
Median GC
38.4%
Range 36.6–39.3%
Genera
3
Largest: Dactylopsila (1)

Overview

The Petauridae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Where Petauridae 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 Petauridae

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Species in Petauridae
Petaurus brevicepsSugar glider17.8 yr16,103 bp36.61%
Gymnobelideus leadbeateriLeadbeater's possum14.1 yr16,812 bp39.27%
Dactylopsila trivirgataStriped possum9.6 yr16,058 bp38.39%