Genus

Varecia

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 37.5 years (Red ruffed lemur) to 40 years (Black-and-white ruffed lemur, or Ruffed lemur).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Median GC
38.1%
Range 38.1–38.2%
Median mtDNA size
16,982 bp

Where Varecia 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 Varecia

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Species in Varecia
Varecia variegataBlack-and-white ruffed lemur, or Ruffed lemur40 yr16,965 bp38.06%
Varecia rubraRed ruffed lemur37.5 yr16,998 bp38.19%