Population genetic structure of critically endangered salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) in China: recommendations for conservation
“Population genetic structure of critically endangered salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) in China: recommendations for conservation”, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.
, Amji’s salamander (Hynobius amjiensis) is a critically endangered species (IUCN Red List), which is endemic to mainland China. In the present study, five haplotypes were genotyped for the mtDNA cyt b gene in 45 specimens from three populations. Relatively low levels of haplotype diversity (h = 0.524) and nucleotide diversity (π = 0.00532) were detected. Analyses of the phylogenic structure of H. amjiensis showed no evidence of major geographic partitions or substantial barriers to historical gene flow throughout the species’ range.