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Buddhakosai, W.; Klinsawat, W.; Smith, O.; Sukmak, M.; Kaolim, N.; Duangchantrasiri, S.; Simcharoen, A.; Siriaroonrt, B.; Wajjwalku, W.
Mitogenome analysis reveals a complex phylogeographic relationship within the wild tiger population of Thailand
2016 Endangered Species Research (30): 125-131
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 South Asia.
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