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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:
80 Million DNA base pairs (0.8 Gb Giga bases)
Size:
47 cm
Distribution:
Angola-northern KwaZulu Natal, but previous study revealed a strong differentiation between Angola/Namibia and South African specimens.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
84.71 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
2.01 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
687.58 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.7% (S: 97.3%, D: 2.4%)
BUSCO database:
TBA
Diplodus capensis
Blacktail
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Importance:
It is one of the endemic species of South Africa, and it is currently caught by recreational and subsistence fishers.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Romina Henriques, University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2025-01-17
Photo credit:
© T. Menut
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