Genus

Botaurus

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 3.2 years (Yellow Bittern) to 11.3 years (Eurasian bittern, or Bittern).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

3.2–11.3 yr

Median GC

42.9%

Range 42.6–43.2%

Median mtDNA size

19,922 bp

Where Botaurus 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 Botaurus

Botaurus stellaris	Eurasian bittern, or Bittern	11.3 yr	20,350 bp	42.61%
Botaurus sinensis	Yellow Bittern	3.2 yr	19,493 bp	43.24%