Family

Threskiornithidae

5 species in 4 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 15 years (Black-faced spoonbill) to 37 years (Sacred ibis).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

15–37 yr

Median GC

44.7%

Range 44.6–46.1%

Genera

Largest: Platalea (2)

The Threskiornithidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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4 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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