Order

Apodiformes

3 species in 2 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 9.1 years (Ruby-throated hummingbird) to 21.1 years (Common swift).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

9.1–21.1 yr

Median GC

45.5%

Range 44.7–46.2%

Families

Largest: Apodidae (2)

The Apodiformes tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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2 families, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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