Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho
The Shoshone sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> is a micro-endemic species and an extreme habitat specialist, geographically restricted to the spring outlets that flow from the Snake River Plain Aquifer into the Snake River within the Hagerman Valley of south central Idaho. Although previous...
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| author | Matthew R. Campbell Eric D. Tretter James C. Trainer Richard A. Wilkison |
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| description | The Shoshone sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> is a micro-endemic species and an extreme habitat specialist, geographically restricted to the spring outlets that flow from the Snake River Plain Aquifer into the Snake River within the Hagerman Valley of south central Idaho. Although previous studies documented the range of the species and its relative abundance, no studies have assessed genetic diversity and structure. We sampled 20 populations from throughout the species range and genotyped 1311 with a panel of 12 microsatellite loci. Results indicate very high levels of genetic differentiation among most populations (average pairwise F<sub>ST</sub> = 0.24), indicating limited gene flow. Preservation of the genetic diversity of this species will require the protection and preservation of multiple isolated populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-297261fd077a4d56b874bc5ee0960ad22023-11-30T22:12:40ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882023-01-01815510.3390/fishes8010055Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central IdahoMatthew R. Campbell0Eric D. Tretter1James C. Trainer2Richard A. Wilkison3Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 1800 Trout Road, Eagle, ID 83616, USAIdaho Department of Fish and Game, 1800 Trout Road, Eagle, ID 83616, USAIdaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702, USAIdaho Power Company, 1221 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702, USAThe Shoshone sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> is a micro-endemic species and an extreme habitat specialist, geographically restricted to the spring outlets that flow from the Snake River Plain Aquifer into the Snake River within the Hagerman Valley of south central Idaho. Although previous studies documented the range of the species and its relative abundance, no studies have assessed genetic diversity and structure. We sampled 20 populations from throughout the species range and genotyped 1311 with a panel of 12 microsatellite loci. Results indicate very high levels of genetic differentiation among most populations (average pairwise F<sub>ST</sub> = 0.24), indicating limited gene flow. Preservation of the genetic diversity of this species will require the protection and preservation of multiple isolated populations.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/8/1/55Shoshone sculpinendemicnativemicrosatellitesconservationgenetic structure |
| spellingShingle | Matthew R. Campbell Eric D. Tretter James C. Trainer Richard A. Wilkison Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho Fishes Shoshone sculpin endemic native microsatellites conservation genetic structure |
| title | Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho |
| title_full | Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho |
| title_fullStr | Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho |
| title_full_unstemmed | Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho |
| title_short | Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Shoshone Sculpin <i>Cottus greenei</i> in the Hagerman Valley of South-Central Idaho |
| title_sort | genetic diversity and population structure of shoshone sculpin i cottus greenei i in the hagerman valley of south central idaho |
| topic | Shoshone sculpin endemic native microsatellites conservation genetic structure |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/8/1/55 |
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