Table 3.
Summary of AnAge species according to taxonomic class
Class | Number of speciesa | Range of MLS (years) | Average and STDEV of MLS (years) |
---|---|---|---|
Aves | 1088 (1186) | 3–79 | 19.2 ± 16.4 |
Mammalia | 989 (1330) | 2.1–211 | 19.0 ± 15.6 |
Actinopterygii | 811 (822) | 0.16–205 | 17.9 ± 22.8 |
Reptilia | 508 (542) | 0.4–177 | 21.3 ± 17.0 |
Amphibia | 149 (173) | 4.1–102 | 15.6 ± 10.8 |
Chondrichthyes | 115 (116) | 6–75 | 22.3 ± 14.3 |
aIncluded in the table are the species with data quality annotated as acceptable or above. In brackets the total number of species present in AnAge is given.
MLS, maximum lifespan; STDEV, standard deviation.