Comparative morphological and molecular analyses confirm the status of a freshwater mussel species, suggesting distinct lineage relationships.
Here we report on the first molecular-genetic data for the little-known freshwater mussel species, Sundadontina mabilli (Rochebrune, 1882), from Southern Vietnam, based on new samples collected around the type locality. Comparative morphological studies and molecular analyses confirmed the valid status of this taxon. According to the multi-locus phylogeny, Sundadontina mabilli represents a well-supported clade within the genus and is sister to S. tumida. Current data reveals that the range of the species is located in the Dong Nai River basin and Mekong Delta.
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