A phylogenomic perspective reveals mitochondrial-nuclear discordance and previously undescribed species nested within a widespread East African Reed frog species (Hyperolius substriatus Ahl, 1931).

ABSTRACT: The sub-montane East African Reed Frog, Hyperolius substriatus Ahl, 1931 (Spotted Reed Frog) has a fragmented highland distribution throughout East Africa. Previous studies show extensive mitochondrial divergence between four lineages of African Spotted Reed Frogs that roughly correspond to previously-recognized subspecies. These may have conservation implications if formally described. However, as mitochondrial-based population models only track maternal patterns, further genomic datasets are necessary to assess the distinctness of these lineages in relation to historically recognized morphological subspecies. In this study, we expanded sampling to newly discovered localities and assessed mitochondrial and genomic data to better understand phylogeography and landscape genomics of this spe

SUBMITTER: Lawson LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002501 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature