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Phylum:
Ascomycota
Estimated genome size:
Flamentous fungus
Organism size:
Flamentous fungus
Distribution:
South Africa, Australia and the USA.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
1.64 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
1.88 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.04 Gigabases (36.66 million bases)
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.9% [S: 98.8%, D: 0%]
Importance:
The species was recently described, isolated from South Africa.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Cobus Visagie
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
University of Pretoria
Phylum:
Chordata
Estimated genome size:
1 560 million DNA base pairs (1.56 Gigabases)
Organism size:
38 cm (max length)
Distribution:
The Leaden labeo is found across Southern Africa, inhabiting the Limpopo, Incomati, Usutu, Tugela, and Zambezi River systems.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
49.99 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.41 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.02 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [S: 96.1%, D: 3.5%]
Labeo molybdinus
Leaden labeo
Importance:
The Leaden Labeo is a freshwater fish endemic to Southern Africa. To fully understand its phylogenetic relationships and the evolutionary history and diversification of the Labeo genus in Africa, comprehensive genomic data are crucial. Currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, the Leaden Labeo is experiencing population declines due to a range of documented threats. It is occasionally targeted in recreational angling and plays a significant role in subsistence fisheries.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Gwynneth Matcher
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Date Published:
2025-02-17
Photo credit:
© G. Matcher
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