Order

Beloniformes

5 species in 4 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 1 year (Chinese medaka) to 6 years (Hound needlefish).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

1–6 yr

Median GC

43.6%

Range 40.5–44.5%

Families

Largest: Adrianichthyidae (2)

The Beloniformes tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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4 families, by species count

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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