Family

Acanthuridae

7 species in 3 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 25 years (Spotted unicornfish) to 46 years (Lined surgeonfish).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

25–46 yr

Median GC

44.7%

Range 43.1–45.5%

Genera

Largest: Acanthurus (3)

The Acanthuridae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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3 genera, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Top 5 and the shortest-lived

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