Population genomics of yellow-eyed penguins uncovers subspecies divergence and candidate genes linked to respiratory distress syndrome
Joseph G. Guhlin, Janelle R. Wierenga, Jordan Douglas, Puawai Swindells-Wallace, Hoani Langsbury, Trudi A. Webster, Melanie J. Young, Hendrik Schultz, Jordana Whyte, Bryony Alden, Thor T. Ruru, Leith Thomson, Jason van Zanten, Megan Abbott, Jim Watts, , Jemma L. Geoghegan
The paper uses population genomics to identify three yellow-eyed penguin subspecies and links candidate genes to respiratory distress syndrome.
Nature Ecology & Evolution · May 12, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics