eDNA Biodiversity Detection

AUS-AID-CON-DNA General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

50000 read pairs per sample
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

Scoring Curve

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Evidence & Context

a read depth of 50,000 read pairs per sample has been recommended in some fish eDNA studies to adequately capture diversity measures.

Metric Definition:

Sequencing depth

Benchmark Definition:

This benchmark represents the recommended sequencing depth of 50,000 read pairs per sample to adequately capture fish biodiversity diversity in eDNA studies within the Arid Interior Dunefields & Sandy Deserts conservation areas.

Justification:

Recommended depth to approach saturation of detectable diversity in fish eDNA studies.

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A three-year, Australian-wide, environmental DNA (eDNA) study reveals spatial and temporal patterns in marine biodiversity - CSIRO Research Publications Repository
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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Arid Interior Dunefields & Sandy Deserts
  • Land Use Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
  • Assessment Not Stated
  • Evidence Type HealthyOperationalRange

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 10 Jun 2026

Notes

This is a methodological recommendation for data quality rather than an ecological state benchmark, but provided as a target for diversity capture. AssessmentContext defaulted to 'Not Stated' because the source document did not state one.

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