Family

Esocidae

3 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 9 years (Chain pickerel) to 30 years (Northern pike).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
9–30 yr
Longest: Northern pike
Median GC
43.9%
Range 42.5–43.9%
Genera
1

Overview

The Esocidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Genera of Esocidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Esocidae sit among 2,335 species

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

10203040501 yr10 yr100 yrMaximum lifespan, log scaleGC %
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  • Esocidae (3)
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Species in Esocidae

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Species in Esocidae
Esox luciusNorthern pike30 yr16,695 bp43.88%
Esox masquinongyMuskellunge30 yr16,729 bp43.91%
Esox nigerChain pickerel9 yr16,775 bp42.55%