Capelin lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 10 years
🏆 The longest-lived capelin on record reached 10 years in the wild.
Capelin (Mallotus villosus). The oldest known individual lived 10 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.
- Reaches adulthood at about 3 years
How old in human years?
Age
Capelin age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Capelin | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 6 | Child |
| 2 yr | 12 | Child |
| 3 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 4 yr | 33 | Adult |
| 5 yr | 47 | Middle age |
| 6 yr | 62 | Senior |
| 7 yr | 76 | Elderly |
| 8 yr | 91 | Elderly |
| 9 yr | 105 | Elderly |
| 10 yr | 120 | Elderly |
| 11 yr | 135 | Elderly |
| 12 yr | 149 | Elderly |
Capelin profile
| Classification | Teleostei > Osmeriformes > Osmeridae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Mallotus villosus |
| Age of maturity | 3 years |
| Longest recorded | 10 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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