MitoAge

Family

Molidae

2 species in 2 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 8 years (Ocean sunfish) to 23 years (Sharptail mola).

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Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
8–23 yr
Longest: Sharptail mola
Median GC
46.8%
Range 46.7–47.0%
Genera
2
Largest: Masturus (1)

Genera of Molidae

2 genera, by species count

Where Molidae 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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  • Molidae (2)
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By lifespan

All 2
  1. Sharptail molaMasturus lanceolatus23 yr
  2. Ocean sunfishMola mola8 yr

Species in Molidae

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Masturus lanceolatusSharptail mola23 yr16,481 bp46.96%
Mola molaOcean sunfish8 yr16,488 bp46.65%

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