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Group:
Bony fish
Size:
4.5 cm TL (male)
Distribution:
The striped topminnow is widespread in southern Africa.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
25 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.7 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
1 Gigabase
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
92.2 %
BUSCO database:
TBA
Importance:
This is a commercially important aquarium fish. It is also harvested for consumption and for research. Considered Least Concern on IUCN Redlist. This is the first species in this genus to have its genome sequenced.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2024-05-07
Photo credit:
© R. Bills
Fauna
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