Genus

Dorosoma

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 4 years (Threadfin shad) to 6 years (American gizzard shad).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
4–6 yr
Longest: American gizzard shad
Median GC
46.2%
Range 45.3–47.0%
Median mtDNA size
16,748 bp

Where Dorosoma 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 Dorosoma

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Species in Dorosoma
Dorosoma cepedianumAmerican gizzard shad6 yr16,704 bp47.02%
Dorosoma petenenseThreadfin shad4 yr16,792 bp45.30%