Genus

Bison

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 26.4 years (European bison) to 33.5 years (American bison).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
26.4–33.5 yr
Longest: American bison
Median GC
39.2%
Range 39.1–39.2%
Median mtDNA size
16,323 bp

Where Bison 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 Bison

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Species in Bison
Bison bisonAmerican bison33.5 yr16,319 bp39.16%
Bison bonasusEuropean bison26.4 yr16,326 bp39.15%