Gray bichir lifespan and age in human years
Longest recorded 34 years
🏆 The longest-lived gray bichir on record reached 34 years in captivity.
Gray bichir (Polypterus senegalus). The oldest known individual lived 34 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
Gray bichir age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Gray bichir | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 18 | Teen |
| 10 yr | 35 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 53 | Middle age |
| 20 yr | 71 | Senior |
| 25 yr | 88 | Elderly |
| 30 yr | 106 | Elderly |
| 35 yr | 124 | Elderly |
| 40 yr | 141 | Elderly |
Gray bichir profile
| Classification | Cladistei > Polypteriformes > Polypteridae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Polypterus senegalus |
| Longest recorded | 34 years (captivity) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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