Molecular evidence revealed Lepus hainanus and L. peguensis have a conspecific relationship.

摘要: AbstractAccurate species delimitation in Lepus was often hindered by highly conserved morphology and frequent introgression. In this study, we used rigorous molecular methods to evaluate the taxonomic status of Hainan hare (Lepus hainanus) which has been traditionally identified as a distinct species, or subspecies Burmese (L. peguensis). The genetic distance phylogenetic network support L. hainanus peguensis are conspecific. However, concept Bayesian analysis based on combined mtDNA supported they different species. discordance between can be explained criterion. By taking into account our conflict results, hold opinion that adoption would increase risk inflation island biota otherwise spatially isolated population. Conservatively, suggest a...