Family

Cichlidae

5 species in 5 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 5 years (Rio Grande cichlid) to 13 years (Three spotted tilapia).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

5–13 yr

Median GC

46.3%

Range 45.7–47.0%

Genera

Largest: Cichla (1)

The Cichlidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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5 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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