The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri)
Date
2024-03-14
Authors
Sosale, Medhini S.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
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.
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Keywords
Rhynchogale melleri, mitochondrial genome, phylogenetic tree
Citation
Medhini S. Sosale, Melody Roelke-Parker, Gradson A. Machange, Cody W. Edwards, Henrique V. Figueiró & Klaus-Peter Koepfli (2024) The complete mitochondrial genome of Meller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri), Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 9:4, 432-436, DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2024.2333567