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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m in height
Size:
1.5 m in height
Distribution:
Brunia noduliflora occurs from the Cederberg southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards as far as the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 500 m.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
39.88 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
16.91 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.72 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.40% [S: 47.0%, D: 50.0%]
Importance:
Brunia noduliflora is the most widespread species in the subgenus Brunia and occurs across diverse fynbos habitats in the Cape Floristic Region. Its broad ecological range makes it valuable for studying diversification and adaptation within the Bruniaceae.
Group:
Bony fish
Genome size:
1 560 million DNA base pairs (1.56 Gigabases)
Size:
38 cm (max length)
Distribution:
The Leaden labeo is found across Southern Africa, inhabiting the Limpopo, Incomati, Usutu, Tugela, and Zambezi River systems.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
49.99 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.41 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1.02 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [S: 96.1%, D: 3.5%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Labeo molybdinus
Leaden labeo
Importance:
The Leaden Labeo is a freshwater fish endemic to Southern Africa. To fully understand its phylogenetic relationships and the evolutionary history and diversification of the Labeo genus in Africa, comprehensive genomic data are crucial. Currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, the Leaden Labeo is experiencing population declines due to a range of documented threats. It is occasionally targeted in recreational angling and plays a significant role in subsistence fisheries.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-02-17
Photo credit:
© G. Matcher
Fauna
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