Development of 23 microsatellite markers for assessing genetic variability in the tub gurnard (Trigla lucerna L.)

Source/description: The tub gurnard (Trigla lucerna L.) is a teleost species of commercial importance to fishing nations bordering the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Tub gurnard has been investigated for farming, and studies have been carried out on its reproduction, larval rearing and performance. 1,2 Results concerning the productive performance of T. lucerna in aquaculture and the lack of knowledge about its genetic population structure have prompted evaluations of its genetic variability.