Complete mitochondrial genome of a dwarf blue sheep (Pseudois schaeferi) and its phylogenetic analysis

Abstract

The dwarf blue sheep (Pseudois schaeferi) belongs to the subfamily Caprinae within the Cetartiodactyla. Here, we report on the complete mitochondrial genome of a dwarf blue sheep from Nangqian of Qinghai, China. The genome (MK087727) has a length of 16,709 bp and exhibits the typical structure of mammalian mitochondrial genomes. Phylogenetically, the new dwarf blue sheep formed a strongly supported sister lineage to the previously reported P. schaeferi (JQ040802). These results support for dwarf blue sheep as a subspecies of Pseudois nayaur and provide more molecular data for conservation of the endemic species.

Keywords

• dwarf blue sheep
• mitochondrial dna
• phylogenetic analysis
• pseudois schaeferi