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Phylogeographic Patterns and Evolution of the Mitochondrial Dna Control Region in Two Neotropical Cats (Mammalia, Felidae)

  1. Author:
    Eizirik, E.
    Bonatto, S. L.
    Johnson, W. E.
    Crawshaw, P. G.
    Vie, J. C.
    Brousset, D. M.
    Obrien, S. J.
    Salzano, F. M.

  2. Author Address

    Eizirik E NCI LAB GENOM DIVERS FCRDC BLDG 560 ROOM 11-26 FREDERICK, MD 21702 USA UNIV FED RIO GRANDE SUL INST BIOCIENCIAS DEPT GENET BR-90049 PORTO ALEGRE RS BRAZIL NCI LAB GENOM DIVERS FCRDC FREDERICK, MD 21702 USA IBAMA CTR NACL PREDADORES RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL UNAM FAC MED VET & ZOOTECN MEXICO CITY DF MEXICO UNIV FED RIO GRANDE SUL INST BIOCIENCIAS DEPT GENET BR-90049 PORTO ALEGRE RS BRAZIL
    1. Year: 1998
  2. Journal: Journal of Molecular Evolution
    1. 47
    2. 5
    3. Pages: 613-624
  4. Type of Article: Article
  1. Abstract:

    The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and margay (L. wiedii) are sister-species of Neotropical cats which evolved from a lineage that migrated into South America during the formation of the Panamanian land bridge 3-5 million years ago. Patterns of population genetic divergence of each species were studied by phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region sequences in individuals sampled across the distribution of these taxa. Abundant genetic diversity and remarkably concordant phylogeographic partitions for both species were observed, identifying parallel geographic regions which likely reflect historical faunal barriers. Inferred aspects of phylogeography, population genetic structure, and demographic history were used to formulate conservation recommendations for these species. In addition, observed patterns of sequence variation provided insight into the molecular evolution of the mtDNA control region in closely related felids. [References: 68]

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