Gut microbiota: a new frontier in understanding and protecting endangered plateau schizothorax fish

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第一作者： Pan, Hongbo

作者： Pan, Hongbo;Liu, Haiping;Liu, Fei;Xie, Jianmei;Zhou, Yan;Zheng, Qize;Guo, Mingxiong;Liu, Haiping;Liu, Haiping;Liu, Fei;Xie, Jianmei;Guo, Mingxiong

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关键词： middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River; Xizang endemic fish; endangered fish; gut microbiota; 16S rRNA

期刊名称：FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY （ 影响因子：4.5； 五年影响因子：5.2 ）

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年卷期： 2025 年 16 卷

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Introduction: Against the backdrop of global biodiversity decline, the role of gut microbiota in endangered species conservation remains underexplored. Endemic fish species in Xizang are critical to plateau ecosystems, yet many face severe survival threats. This study investigates the association between gut microbiota composition and conservation status in five endemic fish species, including the nationally protected Oxygymnocypris stewarti, Schizothorax waltoni, and Schizothorax macropogon. Methods: Using 16S rRNA sequencing, we systematically analyzed gut microbiota community structures across the five fish species. We compared microbial diversity, dominant bacterial phyla, and the influence of dietary habits on microbiota composition. Results: Dominant Bacterial Phyla: Fusobacteria, Proteobacteria, and Verrucomicrobia were common across species, while Tenericutes was uniquely dominant in endangered fish. Diversity Trends: Gut microbiota diversity followed the order: Ptychobarbus dipogon > S. waltoni > Schizothorax o-connori > S. macropogon > O. stewarti. Conservation Status Correlation: Species with higher endangerment levels exhibited significantly lower diversity: Least Concern (LC) > Near Threatened (NT) > Vulnerable (VU) > Endangered (EN). Dietary Influence: Phytophagous (PHY) fish had higher microbial diversity than omnivorous (OMN) and sarcophagous (SAR) fish, confirming diet as a key factor shaping gut microbiota. Discussion: This study provides the first evidence linking gut microbiota composition to the conservation status of endemic Tibetan fish. The reduced microbial diversity in endangered species suggests potential microbiome-related health vulnerabilities. Additionally, dietary differences significantly influence microbiota structure, highlighting the need for habitat and dietary conservation strategies. These findings open new avenues for microbiome-based conservation approaches in endangered species management.

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