RADseq for Marmaronetta angustirostris (Anseriformes: Anatidae)
The goal of this project is to use next generation sequencing (NGS) data to evaluate the genetic status of wild and captive populations of marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris), a duck species classified as critically endangered in Spain and near threatened at a global scale. Specifically, this project uses complementary sources of molecular data (mtDNA sequences and genome-wide nuclear markers) to determine the evolutionary and demographic trajectories of wild populations of marbled teal and evaluate the suitability of the different captive stocks for ongoing reinforcement programmes.