Transcriptomic genotyping elucidates the population structure and demographic history of the endangered poison frog Oophaga vicentei (Anura: Dendrobatidae).

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BACKGROUND: Amphibians are among the most vulnerable vertebrates, with 41% of assessed species at risk of extinction. The genus Oophaga has most of its species currently listed as threatened by the IUCN. Oophaga vicentei, an endangered species endemic to central Panama, is facing strong pressures from habitat fragmentation and mining. Despite its threat status, little is known about its population structure and...

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