Genus

Lepomis

6 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 3 years (Bantam sunfish) to 13 years (Pumpkinseed).

Species
6
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
3–13 yr
Longest: Pumpkinseed
Median GC
47.0%
Range 46.1–48.2%
Median mtDNA size
16,493 bp

Where Lepomis 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 Lepomis

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Species in Lepomis
Lepomis gibbosusPumpkinseed13 yr16,503 bp47.54%
Lepomis auritusRedbreast sunfish8 yr16,501 bp47.54%
Lepomis microlophusRedear sunfish7 yr16,555 bp46.15%
Lepomis megalotisLongear sunfish6 yr16,409 bp48.16%
Lepomis humilisOrangespotted sunfish4 yr16,481 bp46.50%
Lepomis symmetricusBantam sunfish3 yr16,484 bp46.27%