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Genetic identity of Pipistrellus maderensis from the Madeira archipelago: a first assessment, and implications for conservation
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According to the IUCN global Red List, Pipistrellus maderensis is among the most endangered
bat species in Europe. Its populations are scattered across some islands of the Atlantic Ocean,
particularly Madeira and the Canary archipelagoes. This geographical pattern is likely to result in
significant genetic differences between populations which would have important implications to set
conservation priorities. To test this hypothesis, we analyze cytochrome b sequences and compared
populations from Madeira and the Canary islands. Five sequences from Madeiran individuals were
analysed and compared to 30 sequences extracted from GenBank from Pipistrellus maderensisfrom
the Canary islands and Pipistrellus kuhli.
Our results indicate a significant divergence between the two groups, smaller than between true
species, but higher that intra-group divergence. However, further research on the Madeiran popula tion is needed, including the use of sequences of other mitochondrial markers and nuclear marker
and microsatellites
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Pipistrellus maderensis Madeira archipelago (Portugal) Cytochrome b Phylogenetic relationships . Faculdade de Ciências da Vida
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Jesus, J., Teixeira, S., Freitas, T., Teixeira, D., & Brehm, A. (2013). Genetic identity of Pipistrellus maderensis from the Madeira archipelago: a first assessment, and implications for conservation. Hystrix, 24(2), 177-180. doi:10.4404/hystrix-24.2-8736
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Associazione Teriologica Italiana