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Group:
Moncot
Estimated genome size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, the Miracle Clivia Lily is known to occur in the Oorlogskloof area near the town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. The species has only been recorded in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, where two subpopulations are found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
426.45 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.38 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
15.12 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 69.9%, D: 29.4%]
Importance:
Clivia mirabilis survives in an unusually arid environment compared with other Clivia species, which is why it is known as the “miracle lily”. Its distinctive hardiness has made it desirable for breeders seeking to improve ornamental Clivia lines. However, heavy illegal poaching has removed thousands of plants from the wild. This leaves the remaining population dangerously small and at risk of extinction in its natural habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Felix Middleton
Clivia Society of South Africa
Group:
Bony fish
Genome size:
1 560 million DNA base pairs (1.56 Gigabases)
Size:
Up to 41 cms in length
Distribution:
The Rednose labeo is found in the Limpopo River, Incomati River and Pongola River basins in Southern Africa.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
55.99 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
8.59 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1.09 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.4% [S: 94.5%, D: 3.9%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Labeo rosae
Rednose labeo
Importance:
The Rednose labeo is a freshwater fish endemic to Southern Africa. Preliminary unpublished short DNA sequence data suggest additional taxonomic diversity within this taxon, but comprehensive genomic data are necessary to resolve its phylogenetic relationships and refine its taxonomic diversity. Although the species is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, its population is experiencing a decline due to impacts of human activities. The Rednose labeo is important for subsistence fisheries.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-03-12
Photo credit:
© G. Matcher
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