The complete mitochondrial genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis for Rhabdophis himalayanus (Squamata: Colubridae)

作者：Shijun Yang, Qian Shi, Wenjiao Tang, Cheng Zhang, Yuqi Cheng, Guangxiang Zhu · 发表于：Mitochondrial DNA Part B · 年份：2019 · DOI：10.1080/23802359.2019.1574632 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies、Amphibian and Reptile Biology、Genetic diversity and population structure

Rhabdophis himalayanus listed as a vulnerable species has been included in the IUCN Red List. Here, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of this kind of snake is first reported. The genome is 17,149 bp in length, containing 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and 2 D-loop regions. The mitochondrial genome order, nucleotide composition, and codon usage pattern of it are similar to other snakes. The phylogenetic results indicating that R. himalayanus can be firmly placed in the family Colubridae, under the genus Rhabdophis.