Table 1.

Non-exhaustive list of criteria for species prioritisation for genome sequencing projects

Criteria	Scientific criteria	Technical criteria	Social criteria
Examples	taxonomic representation/targets	sample availability including voucher specimen	importance to local communities
	conservation status	specimen/sample size (amount of biological material and therefore DNA and/or RNA)	cultural significance
	value of genome for specific field of interest (e.g., biomedicine, biotechnology, agriculture)	sampling and handling logistics	inclusiveness targets concerning countries and individuals
	taxonomic certainty	genome characteristics (estimated genome size and ploidy)	community engagement