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Sustainable Fisheries

Data definition of the FishTrace project

The database contains detailed information on:

  1. Fish species:
    • Morphology
    • Scientific photographs
    • Biology
    • Distribution
    • Regional information
    • Conservation status
    • Bibliography
  2. DNA barcoding data:
    • DNA sequences from two barcoding genes (cytb and rhod)
    • DNA sequence polymorphisms
    • Biogeographical genetic variation
    • Gene amplification conditions including primers
    • Guidelines for phylogenetic validation of the DNA sequences obtained
  3. Specimen information:
    • Identification details (morphological and DNA sequences)
    • Environmental data
    • Geographical coordinates of sampling with map included
    • Specimen taxonomy information
    • Individual pictures
  4. Reference Collections information:
    • Vouchers
    • Tissue and otolith collections
    • DNA collection
    • Reference collections allocations