Genus

Oreochromis

3 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 9 years (Nile tilapia) to 11 years (Mozambique mouth-breeder).

Species
3
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
9–11 yr
Longest: Mozambique mouth-breeder
Median GC
45.8%
Range 45.6–46.4%
Median mtDNA size
16,627 bp

Where Oreochromis 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 Oreochromis

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Species in Oreochromis
Oreochromis mossambicusMozambique mouth-breeder11 yr16,641 bp45.62%
Oreochromis esculentusSingida tilapia10 yr16,622 bp46.38%
Oreochromis niloticusNile tilapia9 yr16,627 bp45.82%