Melanotaenia splendida tatei Transcriptome or Gene expression

We present a high-quality de novo transcriptome for the desert rainbowfish (Melanotaenia splendida tatei) based on individuals sampled in the Lake Eyre Basin, Australia's arid zone river system. This newly assembled transcriptome is expected to help elucidating mechanisms for adaptation to high temperatures and variable climate, and should be applicable to a broad range of desert aquatic fauna.