Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite loci in the scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber - Threskiornithidae-Aves)

Abstract

Here we presented 10 polymorphic microsatellite loci obtained from scarlet ibis through an enriched genomic library. The analysis of 45 individuals from three Brazilian natural populations showed allelic diversity ranged from three to 17 alleles, observed heterozygosity ranged from 0.03 to 0.92, and expected heterozygosity ranged from 0.06 to 0.92. These highly variable microsatellite loci can provide means for assessing overall genetic variation in its remnant natural populations, which may help the development of effective conservation programs. © 2006 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.