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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Distribution:
Endemic to the Republic of South Africa, occurring in Little Namaqualand from Port Nolloth to Clanwilliam.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
48.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.93 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 96.9%, D: 2.0%]
Importance:
It serves as an important model species for studying specific stages of limb development within the genus Scelotes, representing an intermediate limb development stage (forelimb digits = 0; hindlimb digits = 2), and for investigating the genomic evolution of vertebrates. It has a restricted distribution and occurs in distinct habitats and regions, making it an excellent model species for biogeographic and molecular ecology studies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr. Zhongning Zhao
University of Free State
Group:
Bony fish
Genome size:
700 - 800 million DNA base pairs (0.7 - 0.8 Gigabases)
Size:
145 cm
Distribution:
Namibia to South Africa, with a genetic break between countries.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
64.68 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.38 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.67 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 97.3%, D: 2.0%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Argyrosomus inodorus
Silver kob
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Importance:
The silver kob is a marine fish endemic to Southern Africa and is heavily exploited in South African waters. However, little is known about its genomic diversity, population sub structuring, or potential hybridization with other Argyrosomus species in the region.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Romina Henriques
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2025-02-17
Photo credit:
© G.H. Engelhard
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