Publications by authors named "Piyumi S De Alwis"
The mitogenomic evolution of old-world cichlids is still largely incomplete in Western Africa. In this present study, the complete mitogenome of the Cameroon endemic cichlid, was determined by next-generation sequencing. The mitogenome was 16,557 bp long and encoded with 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region).
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- The airbreathing walking catfish includes 32 species found in African freshwater systems, but identifying them is difficult due to complex taxonomy and variability.
- This study generated COI gene sequences from catfish in the Nyong River, revealing distinct genetic distances and diverse haplotypes among species, suggesting hidden diversity.
- Molecular analysis identified multiple operational taxonomic units, indicating possible cryptic species and genetic decline due to poor aquaculture practices, with a recommendation for further study across different river basins.
The mitogenome of an endemic catfish was determined from the Cameroon water. This circular mitogenome was 16,511 bp in length and comprised 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and a single AT-rich control region. The heavy strand accommodates 28 genes, whereas the light strand is constituted by and eight transfer RNA (tRNA) genes.
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