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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:
Bird
Estimated genome size:
Size:
70 cm (height) 125 cm (wingspan)
Distribution:
Prince Edward and Crozet Islands
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
65.49 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.48 thousand bases (kilobases)
Assembly N50:
2 723.9 kilobases
Contig number:
3 739
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
1.22 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 98.0%, D: 0.8%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Leucocarbo melanogenesis
Crozet shag
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Importance:
This species is critically endangered due to reduced breeding success and inhabits a relatively small geographic area. This genome will be used as a reference genome for future conservation genetics work.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Monica Mwale
SANBI, Centre for Conservation Science
Date Published:
2025-10-14
Photo credit:
© A. Makhado
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