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Family

Phocidae

4 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 42.9 years (Gray seal) to 56 years (Baikal seal).

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Species
4
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
42.9–56 yr
Longest: Baikal seal
Median GC
41.7%
Range 41.3–41.9%
Genera
3
Largest: Pusa (2)

The Phocidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Phocidae

3 genera, by species count

Where Phocidae 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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  • Phocidae (4)
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By lifespan

All 4
  1. Baikal sealPusa sibirica56 yr
  2. Harbor sealPhoca vitulina47.6 yr
  3. Ringed sealPusa hispida46 yr
  4. Gray sealHalichoerus grypus42.9 yr

Species in Phocidae

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Pusa sibiricaBaikal seal56 yr16,773 bp41.88%
Phoca vitulinaHarbor seal47.6 yr16,826 bp41.72%
Pusa hispidaRinged seal46 yr16,754 bp41.30%
Halichoerus grypusGray seal42.9 yr16,797 bp41.73%

Other families in Carnivora