Isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the Neotropical fish Astyanax altiparanae (Teleostei: Characiformes) and cross-species amplification.

The article presents study on isolation and characterization of microsatellite loci in the Neotropical fish Astyanax altiparanae. It mentions cross-species amplification investigation in the species. It adds the applicability of the microsatellites for parentage population genetic studies in fishes.