Abstract The Burmese python ( Python bivittatus ) is one of the most endangered pythons and commonly traded in international pet industry. In addition to wild P. , domesticated individuals from farms have been living on Hainan Island for nearly 20 years. intentional release or accidental escape farmed may lead risks, such as genetic introgression competition space food, owing differences between two populations limited resources. Our objective was better understand background native...

Abstract The leopard cat ( Prionailurus bengalensis ), a small wild feline native to Asia, is known for its considerable genetic diversity across range; however, studies on the mitochondrial genome of alleni , subspecies endemic Hainan, are lacking. In this study, we sequenced complete Hainan cat. Sequencing revealed length 16,936 bp, 22 tRNA genes, 13 protein-coding 2 rRNA and control region. Phylogenetic analyses genes from genomes 11 cats two well-supported clades (Clade A Clade B)....

The elegant water shrew (Nectogale elegans) belongs to the family Soricidae, and distributes in northern South Asia, central southern China Southeast Asia. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome of N. elegans was sequenced. It determined be 17,460 bases, included 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA one non-coding region, which is similar other mammalian genomes. Bayesian inference maximum likelihood methods were used construct phylogenetic trees based on 12...

The classification and phylogenetic relationships of the genus Blarinella have been traditionally based on morphologicalcharacteristics, there no studies published about molecular biogeographyfor this genus. Here, we reconstructed one nuclear (ApoB)and two mitochondrial (cyt-b, 16S rRNA) genes. Our results supported monophyly thevalid species status wardi. Nevertheless, morphologically defined species, B. quadraticaudaand griselda, were poorly differentiated by data; quadraticauda was found...

The Stripe-Backed Shrew, Sorex cylindricauda belongs to the family Soricidae, and distributes in northwestern Yunnan, central Sichuan, southern Gansu Shaanxi. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome sequence of S. was determined. mitogenome is 17,191 bp length contains 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA 22 transfer genes 1 control region, with a base composition 33.2% A, 30.2% T, 23.8% C 12.8% G. study contributes illuminating taxonomic status Shrew cylindricauda.

The Gracile shrew mole (Uropsilus gracilis) belongs to the family Talpidae, which distributes in southwestern China, extending northern Myanmar. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome of U. gracilis was sequenced. It determined be 16,533 bases. nucleotide sequence data 12 heavy-strand protein-coding genes and other insectivores were used for phylogenetic analysis. Phylogenetic trees constructed by using Bayesian maximum likelihood methods, showed that clustered together with soricipes,...

The Gansu mole Scapanulus oweni belongs to family Talpidae, and is distributed in the Central Southwest China. In this study, total mitochondrial genome of S. was firstly determined. 16,826 bases length contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA 2 ribosomal genes a displacement loop region, with base composition A 34.0%, G 13.5%, T 28.7% C 23.9%. All initiate orthodox ATG start codon execpt for Nd2 Nd3 begin ATT, Nd4 Nd5, GTG ATA, respectively. Four types stop codons are used by...

The Elongate loach (Leptobotia elongata) belongs to family Cobitidae, which is endemic the middle and upper reaches of Yangtze River in China. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome L. elongata was sequenced. It determined be 16,591 bases. nucleotide sequence data 12 heavy-strand protein-coding genes other Cobitidae species were used for phylogenetic analyses. Trees constructed using Bayesian maximum parsimony showed a similar topology demonstrating that elongate clustered subfamily...

The lineage of the Bar-backed Partridge (Arborophila brunneopectus) was investigated to determine phylogenetic relationships within Arborophila as species is centrally distributed an area covered by distributions 22 South-east Asian hill partridge species. complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) A. brunneopectus determined and compared with four other mitogenomes. NADH subunit genes are radical in mitogenomes contain most potential positive selective sites around where variable abundant....

Abstract Pest rodents pose a serious threat to island biodiversity. Fertility control could be an alternative approach the impact of on these islands. In this study, we examined antifertility effects EP‐1 baits containing quinestrol (E) and levonorgestrel (P) using dose 50 ppm E P at three different ratios (E:P ratio = 1:2, 1:1, 2:1) Pacific rats ( Rattus exulans ) in Xisha Islands, Hainan, China. Compared group, all animals treatment groups showed significantly decreased food intake body...

The species diversity within the genus Uropsilus were underestimated: 10 among have been proposed. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome of U. gracilis, with topotype, was determined. It is 16,536 bp in length, comprising 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA and 1 control region. composition arrangement its are similar to most other mammals. total base mitogenome A, 33.4%; T, 30.3%; C, 22.7% G, 13.6%, a rich content A+T pattern. We performed similarity comparison...

Asiatic shrewlike moles are distributed almost entirely in south-west China; four of the five species genus Uropsilus, Uropsilus aequodonenia, U. andersoni, investigator and soricipes endemic to China. Excluding species, three cryptic (U. sp. 1, 2 3) two putative nivatus atronates, recognized. The phylogenetic relationships among remain unclear these preclude investigations their potential adaptations for living high altitudes. We sequenced complete mitochondrial DNA genomes andersoni...

Tetraophasis szechenyii and T. obscurus are endangered phasianid birds endemic to China. Historically, the question of whether valid species or subspecies has been controversial. In order clarify their phylogenetic relationship, we sequenced complete mitochondrial genome and, using szechenyii, which our lab had already sequenced, conducted Bayesian maximum-likelihood analyses based on sequences 12 concatenated heavy-strand encoded protein-coding genes. Genetic distance divergence time...

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Chinese shrew mole, Uropsilus soricipes (Soricomorpha: Talpidae) was determined (GenBank accession no. JQ658979). mitogenome is 16,575 base pairs and contains 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA 22 transfer genes one control region. Phylogenetic relationship analysis based on 12 concatenated revealed that occupies a basal position within Talpidae, which consistent with previous studies. Additionally, low nucleotide diversity (0.0028) high...

The Shrew Gymnure Neotetracus sinensis belongs to family Erinaceidae, and distributes in China, Myanmar, northern Vietnam. In this study, the whole mitochondrial genome of N. was first sequenced characterized. is 16,982 bases length. Bayesian inference maximum likelihood methods were used construct phylogenetic trees based on 12 concatenated protein-coding genes heavy strand. Phylogenetic analyses further confirm subfamily Galericinae diverged prior Erinaceinae, support species distinct...

The blood pheasant Ithaginis cruentus belongs to the family Phasianidae and distributes in eastern Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan China. In this study, total mitochondrial genome of I. was firstly determined. is 16,683 bases length. Bayesian inference, maximum likelihood parsimony methods were used construct phylogenetic trees based on 12 concatenated protein-coding genes heavy strand. Phylogenetic analyses further confirmed that clearly diverged later than Arborophila, Arborophila a basal...

The mountain weasel (Mustela altaica) belongs to family Mustelidae, which is the near threatened species in IUCN Red List. In this study, complete mitochondrial genome of M. altaica was sequenced and characterized. 16,521 bases length (GenBank accession no. KC815122). nucleotide sequence data 12 heavy-strand protein-coding genes other 20 Mustelidae were used for phylogenetic analyses. Trees constructed by using Bayesian inference, maximum parsimony likelihood demonstrated that close Mustela...

The Hainan partridge, Arborophila ardens belongs to family Phasianidae, and distributes only in Hainan, China. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of A. was first sequenced characterized. is 16,727 bases length. Bayesian inference, maximum likelihood parsimony methods were used construct phylogenetic trees based on 12 concatenated protein-coding genes located heavy strand. Phylogenetic analyses further confirm placed at root Phasianidae. show closer relationship with rufipectus...

The Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia belongs to family Ardeidae, and it is widely distributed over east Africa across the Indian subcontinent Southeast Asia Australia. In present study, total mitochondrial genome of A. was determined. 18,578 bases in length contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal non-coding regions (CR CRR), with a base composition A 30.8%, G 14.0%, T 24.3% C 30.9%. dn/ds values ten PCGs (ND1, ND2, ATP8, ATP6, Cox3, ND3, ND4L, ND4, ND5...

The Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis (Columbiformes: Columbidae) is widely distributed in Southeast Asia. In the present study, we investigated complete mitochondrial genome of S. and mitogenome 16,964 bp length, consists 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA two ribosomal a non-coding control region, with base composition A 31.1%, G 13.9%, T 23.9%, C 32.1%. single extra "C" at position 174 inserted gene Nd3, similar to some other birds turtles. phylogenetic relationships using...