Order

Polypteriformes

2 species in 1 family. Maximum lifespan ranges from 20 years (Reedfish) to 34 years (Gray bichir).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
20–34 yr
Longest: Gray bichir
Median GC
38.8%
Range 37.6–40.0%
Families
1

Overview

Families of Polypteriformes

1 family, by species count

Where Polypteriformes 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 Polypteriformes

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Species in Polypteriformes
Polypterus senegalusGray bichirPolypteridae34 yr16,627 bp40.03%
Erpetoichthys calabaricusReedfishPolypteridae20 yr16,674 bp37.62%