Genetic diversity of the Khorat snail-eating turtle (Malayemys khoratensis) in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malayemys khoratensis is a freshwater turtle species endemic to northeastern Thailand and Lao PDR. While M. khoratensis is relatively common and widespread in Thailand, its population size and demographic trends remain largely unknown, as direct population estimates are lacking. This species faces significant threats from consumption, exploitation, and trade. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the genetic diversity, population structure, and demographic trends of M. khoratensis in northeastern Thailand, using two mitochondrial DNA genes, Cyt b and ND4.

Method

We grouped the turtles based on three major river basins in northeastern Thailand: Mun, Chi, and Northeast Mekong to assess population structure and test the isolat

SUBMITTER: Chaianunporn T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11636534 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature