Mitogenome analysis reveals a complex phylogeographic relationship within the wild tiger population of Thailand

Waradee Buddhakosai; Worata Klinsawat; Olutolani Smith; Manakorn Sukmak; Nongnid Kaolim; Somphot Duangchantrasiri; Achara Simcharoen; Boripat Siriaroonrat; Worawidh Wajjwalku

doi:10.3354/esr00729

Mitogenome analysis reveals a complex phylogeographic relationship within the wild tiger population of Thailand

Waradee Buddhakosai
, Worata Klinsawat
, Olutolani Smith
, Manakorn Sukmak
, Nongnid Kaolim
, Somphot Duangchantrasiri
, Achara Simcharoen
, Boripat Siriaroonrat
, Worawidh Wajjwalku

Kasetsart University
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Imperial College London
Panthera USA
Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus
Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department
Zoological Park Organization

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We present the first study of the complete mitogenome of wild tigers Panthera tigris in Thailand. Thailand has been recognised as one of the most important countries within the geographic range of P. tigris and is home to 2 subspecies: Indochinese P. t. corbetti in the north and Malayan P. t. jacksoni in the south. We obtained samples from wild tigers in a large forest complex in northern Thailand (Western Forest Complex, WEFCOM) and from locally confiscated individuals in southern Thailand close to the border with Malaysia. Our results support the occurrence of both Indochinese and Malayan tigers in Thailand and reveal complex phylogeographic patterns of the wild tiger population in Southeast Asia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	125-131
Number of pages	7
Journal	Endangered Species Research
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3354/esr00729
Publication status	Published - 2016
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Large cats
MtDNA
Panthera tigris corbetti
Panthera tigris jacksoni
Phylogenetics
WEFCOM
Western Forest Complex

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Mitogenome analysis reveals a complex phylogeographic relationship within the wild tiger population of Thailand

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