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Phylum:
Chordata
Estimated genome size:
Maximum length 50 cm
Organism size:
Maximum length 50 cm
Distribution:
Endemic to southern Africa, Labeo capensis is primarily found in the Orange-Vaal River system.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
13.8 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.49 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.1 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 94.9%, D: 3.9%]
Importance:
The Orange river mudfish is a freshwater species endemic to southern Africa. Human activities, such as inter-basin water transfers, have facilitated hybridisation with Moggel (Labeo umbratus). Genomic data are essential to clarify its phylogenetic placement and assess the extent of hybridisation. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Labeo capensis is an occasional angling species, and it is also used in ecological and physiological research. Additionally, it holds potential as a commercial species in large impoundments.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Phylum:
Chordata
Estimated genome size:
137 Million DNA base pairs (1.37 Gigabases )
Organism size:
150 cm TL (male), 120 cm SL (female)
Distribution:
The African longfin eel is endemic to countries bordering the southwest Indian Ocean. Along the east coast of Africa, A. mossambica is found in rivers from Kenya south to Table Bay (South Africa), also found on Madagascar and other western Indian Ocean islands (Mascarene: Réunion and Mauritius Islands, Comoros: Mayotte Island and the Seychelles: Mahé and Praslin Islands).
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
128 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
4.71 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0,8 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
71.4%
Anguilla mossambica
African Longfin eel
Importance:
Harvested and traded on a global scale for farming and human consumption, is also used as gamefish. This species is considered Near Threatened on IUCN Redlist.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2023-03-01
Awaiting DOI
Photo credit:
© C. Minkley
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