The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of the <i>Pentalagus furnessi</i> (Lagomorpha: Leporidae), an endemic species of Amami Ōshima, Japan

<i>Pentalagus furnessi</i>, an endemic relict rabbit restricted to Amami Ōshima and Tokunoshima Islands, Japan, is threatened by invasive carnivores, habitat loss, and roadkill. We report the first complete mitochondrial genome of <i>P. furnessi</i> obtained by next-generation sequencing, providing baseline data for conservation genetics. The mitochondrial genome (approximately 16 kb) encodes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNAs, two rRNAs, and a control region, with an overall A+T content of 62.8%. Start codons ATG/ATT and stop codons TAA/TAG were identified. Phylogenetic analysis using 13 PCGs revealed a distinct lineage, consistent with its monotypic genus status and supporting conservation efforts.