Description and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Reeves’ muntjac, Muntiacus reevesi Ogilby, 1839 (Artiodactyla; Cervidae), from Chongqing, China
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Ogilby, 1839) is a small deer species native to China, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of the southeastern part of the country. In this study, the mitochondrial genome of a Reeves' muntjac specimen from Chongqing, southeastern China, was sequenced. The genome consists of 16,356 base pairs (GenBank: PP506676), including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, OL, and control region. Phylogenetic analysis disclosed significant genetic differences between the Reeves' muntjac from Chongqing and those previously reported, indicating that its population may possess rich genetic diversity or there might be undiscovered, geographically isolated groups.
Source: Mitochondrial DNA Part B
Authors: Xiaojuan Cui, Lizhen Zhong, Jianjun Peng, Chengzhong Yang, Qian Xiang, Yalin Xiong, Xia Wang, Haifeng Zheng, Ling Shen, Xudong Yuan, Lixia Chen, Chenglun Zhang
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416056473