Top 12Updated 2026年3月5日
Top 12 Longest-Living Animals in Nature
This ranking is based on verified scientific records and biological estimates, featuring the longest-living animal species known on Earth today. Covering diverse groups from simple invertebrates to complex mammals, the data reflects maximum potential lifespan or the highest verified age records. It aims to showcase the extraordinary biological mechanisms behind longevity in the animal kingdom.
Current #1
Glass Sponge
| Rank | Name | Value (with unit) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Glass Sponge | 11000 | Longest known living animal, up to 11,000 years | |
2 Black Coral | 4000 | Deep-sea coral, grows extremely slowly | |
3 Ocean Quahog | 507 | Record individual 'Ming' lived 507 years | |
| 4 | 4 Greenland Shark | 400 | Longest-living vertebrate, late sexual maturity |
| 5 | 5 Koi Fish | 226 | Record individual 'Hanako' lived 226 years |
| 6 | 6 Bowhead Whale | 211 | Longest-living mammal, archaeological evidence exists |
| 7 | 7 Freshwater Pearl Mussel | 210 | Mollusk, grows slowly |
| 8 | 8 Rougheye Rockfish | 205 | Deep-sea fish, low metabolic rate |
| 9 | 9 Red Sea Urchin | 200 | No obvious signs of senescence |
| 10 | 10 Galapagos Giant Tortoise | 190 | Living individual 'Jonathan' over 190 years |
| 11 | 11 Lake Sturgeon | 150 | Freshwater fish, huge size |
| 12 | 12 Macaw | 100 | One of the longest-living birds |
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