Family

Alopiidae

3 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 21 years (Bigeye thresher) to 38 years (Thresher).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
21–38 yr
Longest: Thresher
Median GC
38.6%
Range 37.9–39.3%
Genera
1

Overview

The Alopiidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Alopiidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Alopiidae sit among 2,335 species

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

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Species in Alopiidae

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Species in Alopiidae
Alopias vulpinusThresher38 yr16,700 bp37.87%
Alopias pelagicusPelagic thresher shark29 yr16,692 bp38.63%
Alopias superciliosusBigeye thresher21 yr16,719 bp39.29%