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Order

Casuariiformes

2 species in 2 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 16.6 years (Emu) to 30 years (Southern cassowary).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
16.6–30 yr
Longest: Southern cassowary
Median GC
43.6%
Range 42.9–44.2%
Families
2
Largest: Casuariidae (1)

Families of Casuariiformes

2 families, by species count

Where Casuariiformes 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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  • Casuariiformes (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. Southern cassowaryCasuarius casuarius30 yr
  2. EmuDromaius novaehollandiae16.6 yr

Species in Casuariiformes

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Casuarius casuariusSouthern cassowaryCasuariidae30 yr16,756 bp44.22%
Dromaius novaehollandiaeEmuDromaiidae16.6 yr16,711 bp42.91%

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