Family

Recurvirostridae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 16 years (Black-winged stilt) to 27.8 years (Pied avocet).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
16–27.8 yr
Longest: Pied avocet
Median GC
44.6%
Range 44.4–44.7%
Genera
2
Largest: Himantopus (1)

Overview

Genera of Recurvirostridae

2 genera, by species count

Where Recurvirostridae 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 Recurvirostridae

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Species in Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostra avosettaPied avocet27.8 yr16,897 bp44.69%
Himantopus himantopusBlack-winged stilt16 yr17,378 bp44.43%