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Family

Podicipedidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 17.5 years (Little grebe) to 19.2 years (Great crested grebe).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
17.5–19.2 yr
Longest: Great crested grebe
Median GC
45.8%
Range 45.8–45.9%
Genera
2
Largest: Podiceps (1)

Genera of Podicipedidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Podicipedidae 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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  • Podicipedidae (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. Great crested grebePodiceps cristatus19.2 yr
  2. Little grebeTachybaptus ruficollis17.5 yr

Species in Podicipedidae

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Podiceps cristatusGreat crested grebe19.2 yr16,134 bp45.88%
Tachybaptus ruficollisLittle grebe17.5 yr16,688 bp45.82%