Complete mitochondrial genome of Mekong fighting fish, (Teleostei: Osphronemidae).

Mekong fighting fish () are found in Northeast Thailand. A complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of was assembled and annotated. Mitogenome sequences were 16,372 bp in length, with slight AT bias (59.

Overview of the betta fish genome regarding species radiation, parental care, behavioral aggression, and pigmentation model relevant to humans.

Background: The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens, also known as the betta) is well known in aquarium markets, and also presents an exciting new research model for studying parental care, aggressive behavior, and cryptically diverse pigmentation. However, concentrated efforts are required, both in the context of conservation biology and in its genetics, to address the problems of ongoing outbreeding depression, loss of biodiversity, and lack of scientific biological information.

Objective: The evolutionary dynamics of the betta must be better understood at the genomic scale in order to resolve the phylogenetic status of unrecognized species, develop molecular markers to study variation in traits, and identify interesting sets of genes encoding various bioresource functions.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Mahachai betta, (Teleostei: Osphronemidae).

Mahachai bettas () are distributed in areas of brackish water with Nipa Palms in Samut Sakhon, Thailand but urbanization is restricting their biodiversity. A complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of was determined to support conservation programs. Mitogenome sequences were 16,980 bp in length with slight AT bias (61.

Predictive genetic plan for a captive population of the Chinese goral (Naemorhedus griseus) and prescriptive action for ex situ and in situ conservation management in Thailand.

Captive breeding programs for endangered species can increase population numbers for eventual reintroduction to the wild. Captive populations are typically small and isolated, which results in inbreeding and reduction of genetic variability, and may lead to an increased risk of extinction. The Omkoi Wildlife Breeding Center maintains the only Thai captive Chinese goral (Naemorhedus griseus) population, and has plans to reintroduce individuals into natural isolated populations.