Order

Chimaeriformes

3 species in 2 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 6 years (Elephant fish) to 29.4 years (Rabbitfish).

Species

with a complete mtDNA

Lifespan range

6–29.4 yr

Median GC

34.1%

Range 33.7–38.6%

Families

Largest: Callorhinchidae (2)

The Chimaeriformes tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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2 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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All 3

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