Order

Osteoglossiformes

4 species in 3 families. Maximum lifespan ranges from 6.5 years (Arawana) to 14 years (Goldeye).

Species
4
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
6.5–14 yr
Longest: Goldeye
Median GC
42.7%
Range 41.6–45.2%
Families
3
Largest: Hiodontidae (2)

Overview

The Osteoglossiformes tree

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Outer ring: Maximum lifespan, log scale

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Families of Osteoglossiformes

3 families, by species count

Where Osteoglossiformes 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 Osteoglossiformes

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Species in Osteoglossiformes
Hiodon alosoidesGoldeyeHiodontidae14 yr16,619 bp43.10%
Xenomystus nigriAfrican knifefishNotopteridae11.4 yr16,635 bp45.25%
Hiodon tergisusMooneyeHiodontidae10 yr16,620 bp41.62%
Osteoglossum bicirrhosumArawanaOsteoglossidae6.5 yr16,006 bp42.34%