MitoAge

Family

Varanidae

2 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 14.6 years (Nile monitor) to 15.7 years (Common water monitor).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
14.6–15.7 yr
Longest: Common water monitor
Median GC
42.6%
Range 41.1–44.1%
Genera
1

Genera of Varanidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Varanidae 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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  • Varanidae (2)
  • Other species

By lifespan

All 2
  1. Common water monitorVaranus salvator15.7 yr
  2. Nile monitorVaranus niloticus14.6 yr

Species in Varanidae

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Varanus salvatorCommon water monitor15.7 yr17,489 bp44.12%
Varanus niloticusNile monitor14.6 yr18,511 bp41.14%

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