Genetic Diversity of Stellate Sturgeon in the Lower Danube River: The Impact of Habitat Contraction upon a Critically Endangered Population
Author: Daniela Nicoleta Holostenco , Mitică Ciorpac, Elena Taflan , Katarina Tošic , Marian Paraschiv , Marian Iani , Stefan Hont , Radu Suciu and Geta Rîsnoveanu
Redactor: None
Year: 2021
Country: Romania
Language: English
Type: Text Document
Keywords: Genetic diversity, Stellate Sturgeon, Lower Danube River, Habitat Contraction
Description: One of the last wild populations of the critically endangered stellate sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) survives in the Danube River. Limited knowledge about the genetic structure, ecology, and evolution of this species led to poor and inconsistent management decisions with an increased risk for species extinction in the wild. Here we show the results of genetic structure screening of the Danube River wild population over 12 years timespan. Our research does not bring evidence of population recovery.
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