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Genetic differentiation among populations of the blackfin goodea Goodea atripinnis (Cyprinodontiformes: Goodeidae): implications for its evolutionary history

Journal

JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
Volume 98, Issue 5, Pages 1253-1266

Publisher

WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jfb.14654

Keywords

endemic fish; haplogroups; life-history traits; phylogeography; widespread species

Funding

  1. Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad
  2. National Science Foundation
  3. Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia

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This study analyzes the genetic characteristics and phylogeographic relationships of Goodea, a widely distributed and environmentally tolerant genus of goodeids. The research reveals low genetic differentiation and shared haplotypes in some regions, as well as geographic segregation and isolated groups. Additionally, Bayesian Skyline Plot analysis indicates recent population expansion in certain regions for Goodea atripinnis.
Central Mexico is characterized by a complex topography that is the result of historic and contemporary tectonic and climatic factors. These events have influenced the evolutionary history of numerous freshwater fishes in the region. Nonetheless, recent studies have shown that life-history traits and ecological characteristics of species may influence dispersal capabilities and the degree of genetic connectivity. Goodea (Cyprinodontiformes: Goodeidae) is one of the most widely distributed and environmentally tolerant genera of goodeids. In this study, the authors analysed variation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene to evaluate the phylogeographic relationships, genetic structure, genetic diversity and demographic history of Goodea from across its distribution range. They found low genetic differentiation and identified shared haplotypes among several regions. Geographic segregation was found in samples southwest and northeast of the Lower Lerma region, with some internal isolated groups showing phylogeographic differentiation and unique haplotypes. The AMOVA best explained genetic structure when grouped by haplogroups rather than when grouped by recognized biogeographic regions. Several regions showed null genetic diversity, raising the possibility of dispersal mediated by humans. Finally, Bayesian Skyline Plot analysis showed a population expansion for the Southwest haplogroup, except for the Armeria population and sub-group II of the Northeast haplogroup. All this suggests a recent colonization of Goodea atripinnis throughout some of the biogeographic regions currently inhabited by this species.

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