Identification of hybrids between the Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) and Chinese giant salamander (Andrias cf. davidianus) using deep learning and smartphone images.

ABSTRACT: Human-mediated hybridization between native and non-native species is causing biodiversity loss worldwide. Hybridization has contributed to the extinction of many species through direct and indirect processes such as loss of reproductive opportunity and genetic introgression. Therefore, it is essential to manage hybrids to conserve biodiversity. However, specialized knowledge is required to identify the target species based on visual characteristics when two species have similar features. Although image recognition technology can be a powerful tool for identifying hybrids, studies have yet to utilize deep learning approaches. Hence, this study aimed to identify hybrids between the native Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus) and the non-native Chinese giant salamander (An

SUBMITTER: Takaya K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature