Family

Chaetodontidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 18 years (Longnose butterflyfish) to 20 years (Blackback butterflyfish).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
18–20 yr
Longest: Blackback butterflyfish
Median GC
46.2%
Range 45.3–47.1%
Genera
2
Largest: Chaetodon (1)

Overview

Genera of Chaetodontidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Chaetodontidae 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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  • Chaetodontidae (2)
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Species in Chaetodontidae

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Species in Chaetodontidae
Chaetodon melannotusBlackback butterflyfish20 yr16,739 bp47.15%
Forcipiger flavissimusLongnose butterflyfish18 yr16,600 bp45.28%