The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller's mongoose (<i>Rhynchogale melleri</i>).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller's mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri).

Sosale, Medhini S; Roelke-Parker, Melody; Machange, Gradson A; Edwards, Cody W; Figueiró, Henrique V; Koepfli, Klaus-Peter.

Afiliação

Sosale MS; Department of Bioengineering, Volgenau School of Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
Roelke-Parker M; Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation, George Mason University, Front Royal, Virginia, USA.
Machange GA; Laboratory Animal Science Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Edwards CW; Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Figueiró HV; Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation, George Mason University, Front Royal, Virginia, USA.
Koepfli KP; Department of Biology, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour ; 9(4): 432-436, 2024.

Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38586507

ABSTRACT

Meller's mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri) is a member of the family Herpestidae (Mammalia Carnivora) and the sole species in the genus Rhynchogale. It is primarily found in savannas and open woodlands of eastern sub-Saharan Africa. Here, we report the first complete mitochondrial genome for a female Meller's mongoose collected in Tanzania, generated using a genome-skimming approach. The mitogenome had a final length of 16,644 bp and a total of 37 annotated genes. Phylogenetic analysis validated the placement of this species in the herpestid subfamily Herpestinae. Ultimately, the outcomes of this research offer a genetic foundation for future studies of Meller's mongoose.

Palavras-chave

Carnivora; Meller's mongoose; Rhynchogale melleri; mitochondrial genome; phylogenetic tree

Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article