Family

Myctophidae

4 species in 4 genera. Maximum lifespan ranges from 5 years (Mexican lampfish) to 8 years (Northern lampfish).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

5–8 yr

Median GC

48.0%

Range 47.1–49.4%

Genera

Largest: Diaphus (1)

The Myctophidae tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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4 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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