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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Greater than 18 mm
Size:
Greater than 18 mm
Distribution:
Anthia decemguttata inhabits sandy areas of the Karoo and fynbos regions in South Africa and Namibia. In South Africa, it occurs in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
71.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.56 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100.0% [S: 98.8%, D: 1.2%]
Importance:
Anthia decemguttata belongs to the family Carabidae, a group of beetles that includes important predators. Carabids are abundant in agricultural fields worldwide and may help control agricultural pests naturally.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Charlene Janion-Scheepers
University of Cape Town
Group:
Bony fish
Estimated genome size:
Size:
The species length is up to 2 metres
Distribution:
Circumglobally found in tropical and sub-tropical waters. Found in all oceans, including the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
70.68 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.19 kilobases
Assembly N50:
6 633 kilobases
Contig number:
2 094
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Flye
Genome Length:
0.63 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.9% [S: 97.3%, D: 1.6%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Mola mola
Ocean sunfish
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Importance:
The Ocean sunfish is described as one of the heaviest bony fish in the world, with a sister species recorded as the heaviest bony fish. It forms part of the large iconic sunfish group seen by many water users. Furthermore, the species forms part of the mid-water trawling bycatch. Knowledge of this specific species is important for sustainable fisheries management and understanding the phylogeny in South African waters.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Nathalie Viljoen
Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation
Date Published:
2025-11-28
Photo credit:
© I. Sinclair
Fauna
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