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Group:
Bony fish
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
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 Preliminary unpublished short DNA sequence data suggest additional taxonomic diversity within this taxon, but comprehensive genomic data are necessary to resolve its phylogenetic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
Fauna
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