Family

Lepisosteidae

2 species in 1 genus. Maximum lifespan ranges from 18 years (Spotted gar) to 36 years (Longnose gar).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
18–36 yr
Longest: Longnose gar
Median GC
42.5%
Range 42.4–42.5%
Genera
1

Overview

Genera of Lepisosteidae

1 genus, by species count

Where Lepisosteidae 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 Lepisosteidae

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Species in Lepisosteidae
Lepisosteus osseusLongnose gar36 yr16,328 bp42.50%
Lepisosteus oculatusSpotted gar18 yr16,330 bp42.41%