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Order

Atheriniformes

6 species in 2 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 2 years (Atlantic silverside) to 11 years (Jacksmelt).

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Species
6
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
2–11 yr
Longest: Jacksmelt
Median GC
46.1%
Range 45.3–49.4%
Families
2
Largest: Atherinopsidae (4)

The Atheriniformes tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Families of Atheriniformes

2 families, by species count

Where Atheriniformes 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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  • Atheriniformes (6)
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Longest-lived

All 6
  1. JacksmeltAtherinopsis californiensis11 yr
  2. TopsmeltAtherinops affinis9 yr
  3. California grunionLeuresthes tenuis8 yr
  4. Murray River rainbowfishMelanotaenia fluviatilis3 yr
  5. Eastern rainbowfishMelanotaenia splendida3 yr
  6. Atlantic silversideMenidia menidia2 yr

Species in Atheriniformes

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Atherinopsis californiensisJacksmeltAtherinopsidae11 yr16,519 bp46.63%
Atherinops affinisTopsmeltAtherinopsidae9 yr16,526 bp46.34%
Leuresthes tenuisCalifornia grunionAtherinopsidae8 yr16,719 bp45.34%
Melanotaenia fluviatilisMurray River rainbowfishMelanotaeniidae3 yr16,524 bp45.79%
Melanotaenia splendidaEastern rainbowfishMelanotaeniidae3 yr16,528 bp45.37%
Menidia menidiaAtlantic silversideAtherinopsidae2 yr16,456 bp49.35%

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