DNA barcoding highlights a cryptic species of grenadier Macrourus in the Southern Ocean

P J Smith; D Steinke; P J McMillan; A L Stewart; S M McVeagh; J M Diaz de Astarloa; D Welsford; R D Ward

doi:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02846.x

DNA barcoding highlights a cryptic species of grenadier Macrourus in the Southern Ocean

J Fish Biol. 2011 Jan;78(1):355-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02846.x. Epub 2010 Dec 1.

Authors

P J Smith¹, D Steinke, P J McMillan, A L Stewart, S M McVeagh, J M Diaz de Astarloa, D Welsford, R D Ward

Affiliation

¹ National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd, Private Bag 14 901, Wellington, New Zealand. p.smith@niwa.co.nz

PMID: 21235567
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02846.x

Abstract

Although three species of the genus Macrourus are recognized in the Southern Ocean, DNA sequencing of the mitochondrial COI gene revealed four well-supported clades. These barcode data suggest the presence of an undescribed species, a conclusion supported by meristic and morphometric examination of specimens.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic*
Electron Transport Complex IV / genetics
Gadiformes / classification
Gadiformes / genetics*
Species Specificity

Substances

Electron Transport Complex IV