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Moraes BÁLCDE, Borges DB, Souza-Alves JP, Boubli JP, Bezerra B. Microsatellite Markers for Bearded Capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus): Transferability and Characterization. AN ACAD BRAS CIENC 2021; 93:e20190802. [PMID: 33470383 DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765202120190802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Natural Sapajus libidinosus populations are in continuous decline due to fragmentation, habitat loss, and the illegal pet trade. They live in Caatinga scrub forests, which already lost over 50% of their original cover. The lack of studies on S. libidinosus population genetics means that we do not know how they are being affected by this striking habitat loss and other anthropogenic disturbances. Polymorphic markers are not available for the study of S. libidinosus diversity and population genetics. Thus, here we aimed to test the transferability of 14 microsatellite markers to S. libidinosus. These microsatellites were previously isolated from Cebus capucinus (white-faced capuchin), species belonging to the same subfamily (Cebinae) as the study species. We found that six of the tested microsatellite markers (tetra-nucleotide) were cross-amplified in our target species. All loci were polymorphic. The number of alleles varied from 4 to 7, and the expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.588 to 0.869. The microsatellite markers transferred to S. libidinosus and characterised in our study will be valuable tools to evaluate the genetic variability of both wild and captive populations. They will considerably reduce the costs of microsatellite isolations, helping to prioritise currently limited research and conservation budgets in Brazil.
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Affiliation(s)
- BÁrbara L C DE Moraes
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal, Laboratório de Ecologia Comportamento e Conservação, Departamento de Zoologia, Centro de Biociências, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil.,University of Salford, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Peel Building, Salford Western Gateway, Salford M5 4WX, United Kingdom
| | - Daniela B Borges
- Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Laboratório de Marcadores Moleculares, Departamento de Biologia, Campus Soane Nazaré de Andrade, Rodovia Ilhéus-Itabuna, s/n, Km 16, 45662-900 Ilhéus, BA, Brazil.,University of Salford, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Peel Building, Salford Western Gateway, Salford M5 4WX, United Kingdom
| | - JoÃo Pedro Souza-Alves
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal, Laboratório de Ecologia Comportamento e Conservação, Departamento de Zoologia, Centro de Biociências, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
| | - Jean Phillipe Boubli
- University of Salford, School of Environment and Life Sciences, Peel Building, Salford Western Gateway, Salford M5 4WX, United Kingdom
| | - Bruna Bezerra
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Animal, Laboratório de Ecologia Comportamento e Conservação, Departamento de Zoologia, Centro de Biociências, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Cidade Universitária, 50670-901 Recife, PE, Brazil
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