Degu lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 7 years
Degu live about 7 years on average. Below is a chart converting Degu age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Degu age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Degu | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 25 | Adult |
| 2 yr | 35 | Adult |
| 3 yr | 45 | Middle age |
| 4 yr | 54 | Middle age |
| 5 yr | 64 | Senior |
| 6 yr | 74 | Senior |
| 7 yr | 84 | Elderly |
| 8 yr | 94 | Elderly |
| 9 yr | 104 | Elderly |
| 10 yr | 114 | Elderly |
| 11 yr | 123 | Elderly |
Degu profile
| Classification | Mammalia > Rodentia > Octodontidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Octodon degus |
| Adult weight | about 2.4e+02 g |
| Age of maturity | 6 months |
| Gestation | about 90 days |
| Litter / clutch size | 6 |
| Longest recorded | 14 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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