Genus

Rattus

4 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 3.8 years (Norway rat) to 5.3 years (Bush rat).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

3.8–5.3 yr

Median GC

38.8%

Range 38.1–39.1%

Median mtDNA size

16,303 bp

Where Rattus 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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