Diploid Chromosome Numbers in Some Familiar Animals

Common Name

Scientific Name

2n

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

32, 16

Pigeon

Columbia livia

80

Domestic duck

Anas platyrhyncha

80

Muscovy duck

Cairina moschata

80

Fowl

Gallus gallus

78

Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

82

Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

44

House mouse

Mus musculus

40

Rat

Rattus norvegicus

42

Guinea pig

Cavia cobaya

64

Horse

Equus caballus

64

Ass

Equus asinus

62

Goat

Capra hircus

60

Sheep

Ovis aries

54

Cattle - European

Bos taurus

60

Cattle - Tropical

Bos indicus

60

Pig

Sus scrofa

38

Dog

Canis familiaris

78

Cat

Felis catus

38