Genus
Testudo
3 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 21 years (Egyptian tortoise) to 127 years (Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise).
Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Median GC
38.3%
Range 37.3–38.8%
Median mtDNA size
19,278 bp
Where Testudo 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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- Testudo (3)
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By lifespan
All 3Species in Testudo
Select a column to sort| Testudo graeca | Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise | 127 yr | 19,278 bp | 37.29% |
| Testudo marginata | Marginated tortoise | 21.2 yr | 19,438 bp | 38.28% |
| Testudo kleinmanni | Egyptian tortoise | 21 yr | 17,670 bp | 38.85% |