Sinocyclocheilus phylogeny based on RAD sequencing data

Nearly all of the molecular studies to date on the phylogenetic relationships within Sinocyclocheilus have been based on mtDNA limiting some of the diversification-scale analyses as well as insights to population level processes shaping this remarkable radiation. With the advent of next generation sequencing, particularly highly efficient methods for recovering orthologous loci such as Restriction-site associated DNA sequencing, we are able to provide a more precise view of the relationships within Sinocyclocheilus, as well as its species limits and diversification timing events.