Three Mitochondrial Markers Reveal Genetic Diversity and Structure of Rock Carp (Procypris rabaudi) Endemic to the Upper Yangtze: Implications for Pre-release Genetic Assessment

• Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science Vol. 9
• Main Authors: He, Wenping, Dong, Zhiling, Ma, Tingting, Yan, Huiguo, Chen, Zhenxin, Yao, Weizhi, Cheng, Fei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 13.07.2022
• Subjects: CO I; Cyt b; D-loop; hatchery release; population differentiation; rock carp

Rock carp, Procypris rabaudi, is a vulnerable carp endemic to the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and included in the National Key Protected Wildlife in 2021 as a second-class aquatic animal. Evaluating the genetic makeup of released individuals before a restocking activity is carried out is esse...