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Northern quahog

Northern quahog lifespan and age in human years

Longest recorded 106 years

🏆 The longest-lived northern quahog on record reached 106 years in the wild.

Northern quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria). The oldest known individual lived 106 years; this chart maps that record to a human age of 120. Most individuals live considerably shorter lives than the record.

How old in human years?

Age

Northern quahog age chart in human years

Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.

Northern quahogHuman ageStage
5 yr6Child
10 yr11Child
15 yr17Teen
20 yr23Adult
25 yr28Adult
30 yr34Adult
35 yr40Adult
40 yr45Middle age
45 yr51Middle age
50 yr57Middle age
55 yr62Senior
60 yr68Senior
65 yr74Senior
70 yr79Elderly
75 yr85Elderly
80 yr91Elderly
85 yr96Elderly
90 yr102Elderly
95 yr108Elderly
100 yr113Elderly
105 yr119Elderly
110 yr125Elderly
115 yr130Elderly
120 yr136Elderly
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Northern quahog profile

ClassificationBivalvia > Veneroida > Veneridae
Scientific nameMercenaria mercenaria
Longest recorded106 years (wild)

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How we convert ages: method.

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