Evolution: a new cat species emerges

Stephen J O'Brien; Klaus-Peter Koepfli

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2013.10.074

Evolution: a new cat species emerges

Curr Biol. 2013 Dec 16;23(24):R1103-5. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.10.074.

Authors

Stephen J O'Brien¹, Klaus-Peter Koepfli²

Affiliations

¹ Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia; Oceanographic Center Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33004, USA. Electronic address: lgdchief@gmail.com.
² Theodosius Dobzhansky Center for Genome Bioinformatics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, 199004, Russia.

PMID: 24355788
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2013.10.074

Abstract

The complex ongoing process of species development is highlighted by the description of a new felid species, Leopardus guttulus, from Brazil. Broad molecular genetic assessments affirm reproductive isolation and separation in nature, the hallmark of species recognition.

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MeSH terms

Animals
Felidae / genetics*
Hybridization, Genetic*
Sexual Behavior, Animal*