7 Animals with Lifespans Over 100 Years

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 05, 2024

Red Sea Urchin

Found in the Pacific Ocean, the red sea urchin can live for over 200 years, with their lifespan often limited by their environment rather than biology.

Rougheye Rockfish

Some species of rockfish can live for over a century, with the rougheye rockfish being among the longest-lived, having a lifespan that can exceed 200 years.

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Similar to the Galápagos tortoise, the Aldabra giant tortoise from the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles can live for over 100 years.

Koi Fish

Koi, particularly those in Japan, have been known to live for more than 200 years. The oldest koi, named Hanako, was reported to be 226 years old at her time of death.

Tuatara

A reptile native to New Zealand, the tuatara can live for over 100 years, with some individuals possibly reaching up to 200 years.

Galápagos Tortoise

One of the most well-known examples of longevity, these tortoises can live well over 100 years.

Greenland Shark

The Greenland shark is currently the longest-living vertebrate known to science, with estimates of some individuals living to be over 400 years old.

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