Smallest isolated population with >95% probability of persistence for 100 years (or 1000 years in stricter formulations). Empirical rule of thumb: N_e ≥ 500 for long-term adaptive potential, 50 for short-term inbreeding avoidance.
Smallest isolated population with >95% probability of persistence for 100 years (or 1000 years in stricter formulations). Empirical rule of thumb: N_e ≥ 500 for long-term adaptive potential, 50 for short-term inbreeding avoidance.