Genus

Scarus

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 13 years (Flame parrotfish) to 20 years (Bicolor parrotfish).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
13–20 yr
Longest: Bicolor parrotfish
Median GC
46.4%
Range 46.4–46.5%
Median mtDNA size
16,679 bp

Where Scarus 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 Scarus

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Species in Scarus
Scarus rubroviolaceusBicolor parrotfish20 yr16,681 bp46.44%
Scarus ghobbanFlame parrotfish13 yr16,676 bp46.46%