Genus

Agkistrodon

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 24.5 years (Water moccasin) to 29.8 years (Northern copperhead).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
24.5–29.8 yr
Longest: Northern copperhead
Median GC
42.4%
Range 42.3–42.4%
Median mtDNA size
16,741 bp

Where Agkistrodon species 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 Agkistrodon

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Species in Agkistrodon
Agkistrodon contortrixNorthern copperhead29.8 yr16,269 bp42.43%
Agkistrodon piscivorusWater moccasin24.5 yr17,213 bp42.28%