Entire Asian Arowana genome sequenced

by | Dec 22, 2015 | Advanced Aquarist | 0 comments


Entire Asian Arowana genome sequenced


Ancient dragons do exist! Photo by Marcel Burkhard (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The genome study concluded that the appearance of S.formosus likely hasn’t changed for millions upon millions of years.  The authors (controversially) conclude that Asian arowana lineage even predates eels, which several recent studies have suggested are the oldest extant modern fish.

The research team hopes to apply the new genetic understanding to help improve arowana aquaculture.  S.formosus remains a critically endangered species in the wild.

The study is published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution.

  • Leonard Ho

    I'm a passionate aquarist of over 30 years, a coral reef lover, and the blog editor for Advanced Aquarist. While aquarium gadgets interest me, it's really livestock (especially fish), artistry of aquariums, and "method behind the madness" processes that captivate my attention.

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