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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.
Group:
Bony fish
Estimated genome size:
Size:
80 cm Total Length
Distribution:
This species is found in the Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean. Its range includes South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape coasts, extending along East Africa, the Persian Gulf, Socotra, the Seychelles, and Madagascar, reaching as far as the northwest coast of India.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
37.78 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.82 kilobases
Assembly N50:
802.31 kilobases
Contig number:
3 309
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.69 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.4% [S: 95.3%, D: 3.1%]
BUSCO database:
TBA
Pomadasys commersonnii
Spotted Grunter
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Importance:
The Spotted Grunter is a high-value species targeted by commercial fisheries. In South Africa, commercial fishing of this species is prohibited, with only recreational angling permitted. Due to its desirable traits, the Spotted Grunter also shows strong potential for development within the aquaculture industry.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-07-23
Photo credit:
© Craig Peter
Fauna
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