Profile
Research interests
In my working group we deal with population genomics (whole genome analyses), ecology and morphology of freshwater fish, currently with a focus on minnows(Phoxinus spp.). To this end, we carry out standardised monitoring by means of point abundance fishing, record ecological parameters, collect fish and examine them morphologically (geometric morphometry) and trophologically (stomach content analyses, stable isotopes). Finally, the results of the trophic and morphological investigations are combined with the results of the whole genome analyses in order to be able to make statements about species/population boundaries, ecological preferences of individual species and the influence of hybridisation through stocking measures. All genetic resources obtained are deposited in our biobank and the resulting data sets and analysis code are made available on open source databases.
Find more infos to this and other projects on my personal website: https://madlenstange.github.io/stangelab/
Projects
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Hybrid swarm evolution in minnows
Management: Dr. Madlen Stange
Publications
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2025/07
An ecological trait matrix of Neotropical freshwater fishes
Scientific data, 12
2025/05
Human impacts on the distribution and genetic diversity of Eurasian minnows (Phoxinus: Leuciscidae) in the Rhenish Massif
Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems, 426
2025/05
Type genomics: a framework for integrating genomic data into biodiversity and taxonomic research
Systematic Biology
2025/01
Comparison of whole genome sequencing performance from fish swabs and fin clips
BMC Research Notes, 1, 18
2025/01
A chromosome-level, haplotype-resolved genome assembly and annotation for the Eurasian minnow (Leuciscidae: Phoxinus phoxinus) provide evidence of haplotype diversity
Gigascience, 14
2021/02
The importance of genomic variation for biodiversity, ecosystems and people
Nature Reviews Genetics, 2, 22
2013/08
Strong genome-wide divergence between sympatric European river and brook lampreys
CB/Current biology, 15, 23