Eighteen polymorphic microsatellite markers for the highly endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti) and related species

摘要

Here we describe the development of 18 polymorphic microsatellite markers for the endangered Spanish imperial eagle (Aquila adalberti). Microsatellites were tested in five other raptor species. These markers were revealed as good molecular tools for genetic population studies, individual identification and parentage assessment in Spanish imperial eagle and closely related species.