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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Its body is about 16-21 mm, and its probiscis (tongue) is 20-47mm long.
Size:
Its body is about 16-21 mm, and its probiscis (tongue) is 20-47mm long.
Distribution:
Its range is in south western Africa, specifically extreme southwestern Namibia through the western part of Northern Cape Province in South Africa (Namaqualand), and into the northwestern portion of the Western Cape Province. Key areas of high diversity include the Kamieskroon area of Namaqualand and the Pakhuis Mountains in the Western Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
34.81 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
1.09 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.0% [S: 94.7%, D: 4.2%]
Importance:
The Long-tongued fly is important ecologically. It is a keystone pollinator for a whole guild of long-tubed, vividly colored flowers. Through its specialized morphology and behavior, it facilitates efficient and species-specific pollination, supports plant biodiversity, and likely drives co-evolution in its plant partners.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Simon Van Noort
Iziko Museums of South Africa
Group:
Bony fish
Estimated genome size:
Size:
Max length is 35.5 cm SL
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa within the drainage basin of the Olifants–Doring River System.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
41.64 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
1.88 kilobases
Assembly N50:
13.15 kilobases
Contig number:
108 194
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.92 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
65.5% [S: 63.1%, D: 2.4%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Labeo seeberi
Clanwilliam sandfish
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Importance:
The Clanwilliam sandfish is endemic to South Africa and is one of South Africa's most threatened migratory freshwater fish. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN list of species. It was once widespread throughout the Olifants-Doring River system but has disappeared from many of these waterways due to pollution and impacts by invasive species.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© J. Shelton
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