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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:
806 Million DNA base pairs (0,806 Giga bases)
Size:
51 cm (maximum reported)
Distribution:
From Northern Namibia to South Africa, Eastern Cape
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
135.76 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
10.43 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
757.71 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Chrysoblephus laticeps
Red Roman
Importance:
The Red Roman, a species endemic to the South African marine environment, plays a significant role in the country's economy through both commercial and recreational fishing. However, overfishing along the South African coastline poses a threat to the species' biodiversity, impacting its ability to adapt to climate change. Sequencing the genome of this species is crucial for informing effective conservation efforts and conducting population genomics research. This marks one of the first reference genomes for an endemic South African marine fish.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Romina Henriques
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2024-07-11
Photo credit:
© S. Benjamin
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