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Population genetic evidence for the east–west division of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson, Perciformes: Teleostei) along Wallace’s Line

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Sulaiman, Z.H. and Ovenden, J.R. (2010) Population genetic evidence for the east–west division of the narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson, Perciformes: Teleostei) along Wallace’s Line. Biodiversity and Conservation, 19 (2). pp. 563-574.

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Article Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10531-009-9699-y

Publisher URL: http://www.springer.com

Abstract

Mitochondrial DNA D-loop (control) region (426-bp) was used to infer the genetic structure of Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) from populations in Southeast Asia (Brunei, East and West Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and China) and northern Australia (including western Timor). An east–west division along Wallace’s Line was strongly supported by a significant AMOVA, with 43% of the total sequence variation partitioned among groups of populations. Phylogenetic and network analyses supported two clades: clade A and clade B. Members of clade A were found in Southeast Asia and northern Australia, but not in locations to the west (Gulf of Thailand) or north (China). Clade B was found exclusively in Southeast Asia. Genetic division along Wallace’s Line suggests that co-management of S. commerson populations for future sustainability may not be necessary between Southeast Asian nations and Australia, however all countries should share the task of management of the species in Southeast Asia equally. More detailed genetic studies of S. commerson populations in the region are warranted.

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:DEEDI
Additional Information:© Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
Keywords:Mitochondrial DNA control region; narrow-barred Spanish mackerel; Southeast Asia; Scomberomorus commerson; Wallace’s Line; Australia; Western Timor.
Subjects:Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries
Aquaculture and Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery for individual species
Science > Biology > Genetics
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