The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Nearly Threatened Kwang‐Yang Asian Frog Nanorana quadranus (Anura: Dicroglossidae) and Its Phylogenetic Analyses
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Nanorana quadranus (Liu, Hu & Yang, 1960) is a high‐altitude amphibian species native to the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau. It plays a vital role in alpine wetland ecosystems and is listed as near threatened (NT) in the IUCN Red List. Here, we present the first complete mitogenome of N. quadranus using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 sequencing platform. The total length of the mitogenome is 20,173 bp (Accession No. PV546862). It encompasses 13 protein‐coding genes (PCGs), 21 transfer RNAs (tRNAs), 2 ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs), and one control region. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that N. quadranus forms a clade with N. taihangnica , supporting its taxonomic placement within the Dicroglossidae family. This study provides foundational genetic data for further research on the evolution and conservation of this species.
Source: Ecology and Evolution
DOI: 10.1002/ece3.72877
Authors: Jia Liu, Bin Zuo, Yan‐Bo Sun
Institutions: Yunnan Agricultural University, Yunnan University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,570
OpenAlex ID: W7122510359