Chromosome-level genome assembly of Lilford's wall lizard, Podarcis lilfordi (Gunther, 1874) from the Balearic Islands (Spain).

ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean lizard Podarcis lilfordi is an emblematic species of the Balearic Islands. The extensive phenotypic diversity among extant isolated populations makes the species a great insular model system for eco-evolutionary studies, as well as a challenging target for conservation management plans. Here we report the first high-quality chromosome-level assembly and annotation of the P. lilfordi genome, along with its mitogenome, based on a mixed sequencing strategy (10X Genomics linked reads, Oxford Nanopore Technologies long reads and Hi-C scaffolding) coupled with extensive transcriptomic data (Illumina and PacBio). The genome assembly (1.5 Gb) is highly contiguous (N50 = 90 Mb) and complete, with 99% of the sequence assigned to candidate chromosomal sequences and >97% gene complet

SUBMITTER: Gomez-Garrido J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214862 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature