Genomic insights into the conservation status of the Idle Crayfish Austropotamobius bihariensis Pârvulescu, 2019: low genetic diversity in the endemic crayfish species of the Apuseni Mountains.

Date publication

juin 2024

Journal

BMC ecology and evolution

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr LECOMPTE Odile

Tous les auteurs :
Bonassin L, Pârvulescu L, Boštjančić LL, Francesconi C, Paetsch J, Rutz C, Lecompte O, Theissinger K

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38862896

Résumé

Biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems is declining due to an increased anthropogenic footprint. Freshwater crayfish are keystone species in freshwater ecosystems and play a crucial role in shaping the structure and function of their habitats. The Idle Crayfish Austropotamobius bihariensis is a native European species with a narrow distribution range, endemic to the Apuseni Mountains (Romania). Although its area is small, the populations are anthropogenically fragmented. In this context, the assessment of its conservation status is timely.

Mots clés

Apuseni mountains, Endemic species, Genetic diversity, Idle Crayfish, ddRAD-seq

Référence

BMC Ecol Evol. 2024 06 11;24(1):78