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Phylogenomics and species delimitation of a complex radiation of Neotropical suboscine birds (Pachyramphus)

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Author(s):
Musher, Lukas J. [1, 2, 3] ; Cracraft, Joel [3]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Columbia Univ, Dept Ecol Evolut & Environm Biol, New York, NY 10027 - USA
[2] Amer Museum Nat Hist, Richard Gilder Grad Sch, Cent Pk West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024 - USA
[3] Amer Museum Nat Hist, Dept Ornithol, Cent Pk West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution; v. 118, p. 204-221, JAN 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Phylogeographic studies within the Neotropics continue to uncover hidden diversity, the extent of which remains poorly known. In birds, molecular studies are producing evidence that species-level diversity is substantially underestimated. Many avian taxa comprise large complexes of subspecies that often represent species level taxa by various criteria. One such group of Neotropical suboscine birds, the becards (Pachyramphus), ranges from Argentina through northern Mexico. Their taxonomic limits have been complex and controversial as the genus has bounced around a number of suboscine families. Additionally, the phylogenetic relationships within Pachyramphus are unresolved due to insufficient sampling of taxa and populations across species' ranges. We used target capture of ultraconserved elements for 62 individuals representing 42 taxa, and sequenced two mitochondrial genes and two nuclear introns covering 265 individuals of 51 taxa, including all recognized species, resulting in the most densely and completely sampled phylogenetic hypothesis for Pachyramphus to date. We delimited species using a traditional taxonomic approach and then tested them under a Bayesian multi species coalescent framework. In doing so, we provide evidence for multiple young, previously undetected evolutionary lineages within Pachyramphus. Deep, well-supported branches and a high number of intraspecific lineages across the tree suggest that at least 50% of species diversity may be unrecognized. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/50260-6 - Structure and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrative approach
Grantee:Lúcia Garcez Lohmann
Support type: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants