Uncovering the genetic structure and evolutionary history of (Actinopterygii, Sparidae) using mitochondrial DNA and multivariate analyses: A case study of coastal populations in Central Vietnam.

The yellowfin seabream (), a commercially important marine fish in Vietnam, faces threats from overfishing and habitat degradation and requires a deeper understanding of its genetic structure and evolutionary history for effective conservation. This study investigated the genetic diversity, population structure and demographic history of across three populations in Central Vietnam using mitochondrial control region (mtCR) sequences and multivariate analyses. A total of 125 fish samples were collected between January 2023 and June 2024, with DNA extracted from pectoral fin tissues and amplified for mtCR sequencing.