Genus

Elaphe

3 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 11.6 years (Taipan beauty snake) to 21.1 years (Red-headed rat snake).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
11.6–21.1 yr
Longest: Red-headed rat snake
Median GC
38.8%
Range 38.5–39.7%
Median mtDNA size
17,183 bp

Where Elaphe 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 Elaphe

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Species in Elaphe
Elaphe moellendorffiRed-headed rat snake21.1 yr17,191 bp38.54%
Elaphe schrenckiiRussian ratsnake13.7 yr17,165 bp38.85%
Elaphe taeniuraTaipan beauty snake11.6 yr17,183 bp39.70%