Microsatellite markers for paternity testing in fork-marked lemurs (Phaner furcifer)

Abstract

We report the development of three new microsatellites and four transferred across-species for fork-marked lemurs (Phaner furcifer). Two markers were isolated from Cheirogaleus medius and one from Microcebus murinus. The transferred markers also originate from Cheirogaleus medius and Microcebus murinus. The seven markers were tested on 30 individuals of Phaner furcifer and have proven to be useful for inclusion and exclusion of potential parents. The markers presented here are the first published for application on Phaner furcifer.