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Genus

Spheniscus

3 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 17.7 years (Galapagos penguin) to 30 years (Magellanic penguin).

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Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
17.7–30 yr
Longest: Magellanic penguin
Median GC
46.6%
Range 46.1–46.7%
Median mtDNA size
16,546 bp

Where Spheniscus 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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  • Spheniscus (3)
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By lifespan

All 3
  1. Magellanic penguinSpheniscus magellanicus30 yr
  2. Jackass penguinSpheniscus demersus27.3 yr
  3. Galapagos penguinSpheniscus mendiculus17.7 yr

Species in Spheniscus

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Spheniscus magellanicusMagellanic penguin30 yr16,546 bp46.58%
Spheniscus demersusJackass penguin27.3 yr17,346 bp46.14%
Spheniscus mendiculusGalapagos penguin17.7 yr16,367 bp46.68%

Other genera in Spheniscidae