Molecular characterization of Malapterurus minjiriya Sagua, 1987 and phylogenetic relationships within the genus Malapterurus (Silurifomes, Malapteruridae) from Nigerian inland water bodies. Issue 6 (28th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oladipo, Segun O.; Nneji, Lotanna M.; Anifowoshe, Abass T.; Nneji, Ifeanyi C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 97:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 1865
• Page End: 1869
• Publication Date: 2020-09-28
• Subjects: conservation, DNA barcoding, freshwater fish, morphometrics, Nigeria; Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14547
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

Abstract: Molecular (mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit 1– COI ) analysis was performed to characterize the poorly known Malapterurus minjiriya from Nigerian inland water bodies. Integrative taxonomy, involving morphological and molecular data, confirms the identity of M. minjiriya . Matrilineal genealogy reveals a sister relationship of M. minjiriya with Malapterurus electricus and Malapterurus microstoma . The genetic analysis further shows evidence of population divergence within M. electricus and Malapterurus beninensis . The findings of the study highlight the importance of the integration of DNA barcoding in biodiversity documentation of freshwater fish species in Nigeria.