Genetic analysis calls for the protection of two highly endangered Portuguese fish species
Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 11:30
in Biology & Nature
A chromosome study of the endemic Portuguese fish Squalius aradensis and S. torgalensis draws attention to their current status of highly endangered species. Rapid habitat loss in combination with ongoing geographic confinement and a poor genetic bank of the two species requires the fast application of specific conservation measures to preserve the integrity of their genomes.