Prioritizing Conservation Areas for the Hyacinth Macaw ( Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus ) in Brazil From Low‐Coverage Genomic Data
Sibelle Torres Vilaça, Jeronymo Dalapicolla, Renata Soares, Neiva Maria Robaldo Guedes, Cristina Y Miyaki, Alexandre Aleixo · 2024
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Description
Sibelle Torres Vilaça and co-authors use low coverage genome data in 2024 to guide protection of the hyacinth macaw in Brazil. This large blue parrot is endangered, split into separate populations, and targeted by illegal trade. Genetic monitoring can show diversity, links between groups, and whether rescue or release plans are sound. Data came from fifty four birds at seven sites.
Birds fell into four genetic clusters with fairly high diversity. The Pantanal wetland held two distinct groups with no clear physical barrier between them. Some regions showed gene flow, while others were more cut off. Population size fell over the past million years. The authors use these patterns to rank areas for protection.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sibelle Torres Vilaça, Jeronymo Dalapicolla, Renata Soares, Neiva Maria Robaldo Guedes, Cristina Y Miyaki, Alexandre Aleixo |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |