Description and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Reeves’ muntjac, <i>Muntiacus reevesi</i> Ogilby, 1839 (Artiodactyla; Cervidae), from Chongqing, China
Reeves' muntjac (<i>Muntiacus reevesi</i> Ogilby, 1839) is a small deer species native to China, primarily residing in the mountainous regions of the southeastern part of the country. In this study, the mitochondrial genome of a Reeves' muntjac specimen from Chongqing, southeastern China, was sequenced. The genome consists of 16,356 base pairs (GenBank: PP506676), including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, OL, and control region. Phylogenetic analysis disclosed significant genetic differences between the Reeves' muntjac from Chongqing and those previously reported, indicating that its population may possess rich genetic diversity or there might be undiscovered, geographically isolated groups.
Authors
- Xiang Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6982-2860)
- Jianjun Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1386-3505)
- Ling Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4280-3126)
- Haifeng Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1999-1276)
- Chengzhong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3850-4197)
- Chenglun Zhang
- Xia Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9925-5465)
- Lixia Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6145-3167)
- Yalin Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1079-3860)
- Xudong Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1989-7332)
- Lunchao Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2486-1211)
- Xiaojuan Cui
Institutions
- Hunan University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Chongqing Normal University (CN)
- Hunan University of Science and Engineering (CN)
- Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve (CN)
- Department of Science and Technology of Hunan Province (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mitochondrial DNA Part B
- Published
- 2025-11-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2025.2554214
- Primary Topic
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00