Genus

Oncorhynchus

8 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 3 years (Pink salmon) to 11 years (Steelhead).

Species
8
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
3–11 yr
Longest: Steelhead
Median GC
45.9%
Range 44.6–46.2%
Median mtDNA size
16,657 bp

Where Oncorhynchus 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 Oncorhynchus

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Species in Oncorhynchus
Oncorhynchus mykissSteelhead11 yr16,642 bp45.96%
Oncorhynchus clarkiiCutthroat trout10 yr16,658 bp46.10%
Oncorhynchus tshawytschaChinook salmon9 yr16,644 bp45.67%
Oncorhynchus nerkaSockeye salmon8 yr16,658 bp46.19%
Oncorhynchus ketaChum salmon7 yr16,656 bp45.76%
Oncorhynchus kisutchCoho salmon5 yr16,659 bp46.25%
Oncorhynchus masouMasu salmon3.7 yr16,652 bp44.55%
Oncorhynchus gorbuschaPink salmon3 yr16,785 bp45.63%