ERGA-BGE reference genome of the Azores Bullfinch - Pyrrhula murina Godman, 1866: an IUCN Vulnerable Species endemic to a single island in the Azores Archipelago (Portugal)

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Authors: Ricardo Jorge Lopes, Astrid Böhne, Thomas Marcussen, Rebekah A. Oomen, Torsten H. Struck, Laura Aguilera, Marta Gut, Francisco Câmara Ferreira, Fernando Cruz, Jèssica Gómez‐Garrido, Tyler Alioto, Rita Monteiro
DOI: 10.12688/openreseurope.20666.2
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Abstract

The reference genome of Pyrrhula murina’s reference genome will substantially enhance the current monitoring of genetic diversity and population viability and will allow us to understand the effective population size trends throughout time and recent bottlenecks and population expansions. A total of 42 contiguous chromosomal pseudomolecules were assembled from the genome sequence, using ONT, HI-C and Illumina data. This chromosome-level assembly encompasses 1.2 Gb, composed of 65 contigs and 60 scaffolds, with contig and scaffold N50 values of 65 Mb and 76 Mb, respectively.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Genetic diversity and population structure

Publication details

Journal / source
Open Research Europe
Volume
5
Pages
210–210
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN