Mitochondrial markers (cytochrome c oxidase subunit I and 16S ribosomal RNA) as supporting biomarkers for wild bird identification
This study confirms the robustness of <i>COI</i> and <i>16S rRNA</i> mitochondrial markers in accurately identifying psittacine species. The integration of molecular and morphological approaches enhances forensic investigations, facilitates biodiversity conservation, and contributes to efforts against wildlife trafficking. Expanding genetic databases for Neotropical avifauna, especially for commonly trafficked species, is imperative. Future research should adopt integrative genomic approaches involving nuclear markers to overcome the maternal inheritance limitation of mitochondrial DNA.
Authors
- Albeiro López Herrera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1444-3470)
- Daisy A. Gómez-Ruíz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5046-2989)
- Cristina Úsuga-Monroy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6101-2994)
- Diana C. Restrepo-Rodas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7760-2452)
- Julián Marín-Villa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4978-2949)
- Geraldine Sánchez-Rodríguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3186-0983)
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Parque Explora (CO)
- Universidad de Medellín (CO)
- Corporación Universitaria Remington (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary World
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2025.1389-1399
- Primary Topic
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Corporación Universitaria Remington
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia