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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
1.5 m
Size:
1.5 m
Distribution:
Maiden's Quiver Tree is restricted to desert mountainsides and arid ravines in South Africa (Richtersveld of the Northern Cape) and southern Namibia. Its distribution is concentrated within the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
379.51 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.36 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
11.21 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.9% [S: 92.7%, D: 6.8%]
Importance:
Aloidendron ramosissimum is threatened by plant theft, overgrazing, and ongoing habitat degradation. Its slow growth and low resilience mean disturbances, drought, and increased grazing pressure have long-term impacts, especially on juvenile survival. Climate change and possible mining activities are expected to further reduce its suitable habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Thabang Makola
South African Biodiversity Institute
Group:
Bony fish
Genome size:
758 Million DNA base pairs (0,758 Gigabases)
Size:
40 cm SL (male)
Distribution:
The east African spiny eel is distributed in southern Africa from the Lake Victoria basin in Uganda and Kenya, the Congo River basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, southwards through to the Zambezi system in Namibia and Botswana.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
5,45 kilobases
Approximate N50:
18,2 Gigabases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0,58 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99,6%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Mastacembelus frenatus
East African spiny eel
Importance:
This species is used for human consumption but is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Redlist. This is the first species in the genome 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:
© Okavango Wilderness Project
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