Genome assembly and annotation of three species of Betta genus (Betta burdigala, Betta chloropharynx, and Betta schalleri ) endemic to Bangka Belitung, Indonesia Genome sequencing and assembly
Bangka Island presents a unique opportunity to investigate the genetic foundations of adaptation and diversity in insular freshwater fish species. The endemic Betta species of the island have likely undergone distinct evolutionary trajectories due to the island's unique environmental conditions and geographic isolation. Producing genome assemblies for these taxa will address a significant knowledge gap and serve as a foundational step for future conservation genomics efforts in the region. This study aims to generate preliminary genome assemblies for three endemic Betta species originating from Bangka, Indonesia, utilizing whole-genome sequencing methodologies.