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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
17 cm maximum (total body length).
Size:
17 cm maximum (total body length).
Distribution:
It is found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Western Cape and Northern Cape
provinces of South Africa.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
89.36 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
6.51 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
4.53 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [Single: 50.6%, Duplicated: 49%]
Importance:
The greater padloper tortoise is endemic to South Africa and contributes to ecosystem stability in the Karoo. As the largest species in the genus Homopus, it is of scientific interest for studies of limb development, as it is one of only two Homopus species with four digits on each foot.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Zhongning Zhao
University of the Free State
Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Size:
2 to 10 mm
Distribution:
The Common Pugnacious Ant is distributed across Africa in the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
16.14 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
0.88 kilobases
Assembly N50:
26.35 kilobases
Contig number:
16 253
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.22 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
90.6% [S: 87.5%, D: 3.1%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Anoplolepis custodiens
Common Pugnacious Ant
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Importance:
Anoplolepis custodiens plays a major role in seed dispersal in the fynbos regions of South Africa.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© P. Hoenle
Fauna
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