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Group:

Eudicot

Estimated genome size:

1.5 m in height

Size:

1.5 m in height

Distribution:

Brunia noduliflora occurs from the Cederberg southwards to the Cape Peninsula and eastwards as far as the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains of the Eastern Cape, at altitudes from near sea level to approximately 1 500 m.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

39.88 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

16.91 kilobases

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Genome Length:

0.72 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

97.40% [S: 47.0%, D: 50.0%]

Importance:

Brunia noduliflora is the most widespread species in the subgenus Brunia and occurs across diverse fynbos habitats in the Cape Floristic Region. Its broad ecological range makes it valuable for studying diversification and adaptation within the Bruniaceae.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Leanne Dreyer
Stellenbosch University

Group:

Bony fish

Estimated genome size:

Size:

120 cm Total Length

Distribution:

This species is endemic to the southeastern coast of southern Africa, with a current distribution ranging from Sodwana Bay to Cape Agulhas.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

22.71 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

3.02 kilobases

Assembly N50:

654.82 kilobases

Contig number:

8 207

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Assembler used:

TBA

Genome Length:

0.75 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

97.6% [S: 94.5%, D: 3.1%]

BUSCO database:

TBA

Polysteganus undulosus

Seventyfour seabream

Species Card Details

Importance:

Due to overexploitation, the Seventyfour seabream remains off-limits to both commercial and recreational fishing. It is currently listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity

Date Published:

2025-06-23

Photo credit:

© D. Wamerdam

Fauna

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