Genus

Lepus

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 10.7 years (European hare) to 18 years (Mountain hare).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
10.7–18 yr
Longest: Mountain hare
Median GC
38.6%
Range 38.6–38.7%
Median mtDNA size
17,745 bp

Where Lepus 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 Lepus

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Species in Lepus
Lepus timidusMountain hare18 yr17,755 bp38.56%
Lepus europaeusEuropean hare10.7 yr17,734 bp38.73%