%0 Journal Article
%A Campos, João C.
%A Mobaraki, Asghar
%A Abtin, Elham
%A Godinho, Raquel
%A C. Brito, José
%D 2018
%T Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity and population connectivity of the Mugger Crocodile in Iran - Supplementary Material
%U https://brill.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Preliminary_assessment_of_genetic_diversity_and_population_connectivity_of_the_Mugger_Crocodile_in_Iran_-_Supplementary_Material/5797920
%R 10.6084/m9.figshare.5797920.v2
%2 https://brill.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/10244253
%K Gandou protected area
%K Crocodylus palustris
%K desert environment
%K dispersal
%K genetic diversity
%K habitat connectivity
%K population structure
%K Evolutionary Biology
%K Genetics
%K Molecular Evolution
%K Population Ecology
%K Population, Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics
%K Conservation and Biodiversity
%X The Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)
is a threatened reptile inhabiting the Indian Sub-continent and Western Asia.
Despite its “Vulnerable” conservation status, data about population genetic structure
and connectivity are unavailable. This study makes a preliminary assessment of the
genetic diversity, population structure and habitat connectivity of C. palustris in Iran. Ten tissue samples
collected along the Sarbaz-Bahukalat basins were analysed and a set of 12 microsatellites
was genotyped. Genetic diversity indices were estimated and population
substructuring was assessed through Bayesian clustering analysis. Potential
connectivity was verified through Remote Sensing water indexes, further
implemented in a circuit analysis. Low genetic diversity was observed (mean
observed heterozygosity=0.35; mean expected heterozygosity=0.43) and no
population structure was found (K=1). Water index and circuit analysis suggested
possible connection among sites. This study highlights the potential
vulnerability of crocodile populations and the importance of habitat
connectivity for their persistence in the arid regions of Iran.
%I Brill Online