Population genetics in multiple scales: Genetic microstructure of a cat population in Colombia

Considering of multiples research genetic in cats, the objective this study was to compare diversity domestic cat population at different spatial and temporal scales. According administrative division city Cali, 8 colonies (localities) were chosen, which together form 5 subpopulations within for sampling. The phenotype from each individual?s coat recognized subsequent calculation allele frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg (HW) equilibrium, structure, correlated structure with antiquity neighborhood. non-agouti obtained highest white had lowest frequencies all subpopulations; manx also reported. HW equilibrium found orange locus, except Salomia, Sena Santa Barbara NW subpopulation. A significant association between tabby locus differentiation (FCT) colonies. In conclusion, cats Cali behave as a single population, incipient microstructure phenomena, are part natural dynamics their interaction urban environment.