A core set of microsatellite loci for yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula: a case of inferences of family relationships.

Background: Microsatellite markers are an ideal molecular marker for population genetic studies such as population structure, pedigree, and kinship. The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is widely distributed in coniferous and deciduous forests of eastern Asia and plays the role of an indicator and umbrella species in South Korea, given the absence of top predators such as tiger and leopard.

Objective: The aim of our study was to establish a core set of microsatellite markers that could be used for a population genetics study on M.