Genus
Calidris
5 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 13.9 years (Ruff) to 28.8 years (Dunlin).
Species
5
with a complete mtDNA
Median GC
43.6%
Range 43.3–44.1%
Median mtDNA size
16,791 bp
Where Calidris 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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- Calidris (5)
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By lifespan
All 5- DunlinCalidris alpina28.8 yr
- Red-necked stintCalidris ruficollis21.8 yr
- Great knotCalidris tenuirostris20.9 yr
- SanderlingCalidris alba18.6 yr
- RuffCalidris pugnax13.9 yr
Species in Calidris
Select a column to sort| Calidris alpina | Dunlin | 28.8 yr | 16,791 bp | 43.59% |
| Calidris ruficollis | Red-necked stint | 21.8 yr | 16,860 bp | 43.34% |
| Calidris tenuirostris | Great knot | 20.9 yr | 16,732 bp | 44.10% |
| Calidris alba | Sanderling | 18.6 yr | 16,642 bp | 43.46% |
| Calidris pugnax | Ruff | 13.9 yr | 16,902 bp | 43.66% |