Genus
Varanus
2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 14.6 years (Nile monitor) to 15.7 years (Common water monitor).
Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Median GC
42.6%
Range 41.1–44.1%
Median mtDNA size
18,000 bp
Where Varanus 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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- Varanus (2)
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By lifespan
All 2Species in Varanus
Select a column to sort| Varanus salvator | Common water monitor | 15.7 yr | 17,489 bp | 44.12% |
| Varanus niloticus | Nile monitor | 14.6 yr | 18,511 bp | 41.14% |