Genus

Makaira

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 28 years (Atlantic blue marlin, or Black spearfish) to 28 years (Indo-Pacific blue marlin).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
28–28 yr
Longest: Indo-Pacific blue marlin
Median GC
47.0%
Range 47–47.0%
Median mtDNA size
16,534 bp

Where Makaira 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 Makaira

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Species in Makaira
Makaira mazaraIndo-Pacific blue marlin28 yr16,534 bp46.99%
Makaira nigricansAtlantic blue marlin, or Black spearfish28 yr16,533 bp47.02%