Genus

Acanthurus

3 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 31 years (Ocean surgeonfish) to 46 years (Lined surgeonfish).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
31–46 yr
Longest: Lined surgeonfish
Median GC
43.1%
Range 43.1–43.6%
Median mtDNA size
16,480 bp

Where Acanthurus species 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 Acanthurus

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Species in Acanthurus
Acanthurus lineatusLined surgeonfish46 yr16,532 bp43.57%
Acanthurus bahianusBarber surgeonfish31 yr16,480 bp43.08%
Acanthurus tractusOcean surgeonfish31 yr16,480 bp43.15%