Data from: fine-scale population structure and relatedness of Argali (Ovis ammon) in Kyrgyzstan revealed by high-density SNP data

This dataset contains high-density SNP genotyping data from 72 Argali
sheep (Ovis ammon) sampled across Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Genotyping
was performed using the Illumina Ovine High Density SNP array, and after
quality control, 135,242 SNP markers were retained. The dataset supports
analyses of population structure, subspecies delineation, and relatedness
within the Tian Shan region. Results derived from this dataset indicate no
genomic distinction between O. a. polii and O. a. karelini, suggesting
they form a single genetic unit. The data also reveal moderate genetic
substructure and relatedness patterns consistent with dominant male
breeding systems. This dataset provides a genomic baseline for
conservation planning and transboundary management of Argali populations
in Central Asia.