Complete mitochondrial genome sequence for the Cercopithecus erythrotis camerunensis (Primate: Cercopithecidae). Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ayoola, Adeola O.; Wang, Yunyu; Nneji, Lotanna M.; Adeola, Adeniyi C.; Ogunjemite, Babafemi G.; Wu, Dong-Dong
• Is Part Of: Mitochondrial DNA. Volume 4:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 210
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Cercopithecus erythrotis camerunensis -- next-generation sequencing -- mitogenome -- conservation; Mitochondrial DNA -- Periodicals; 572.869
• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2018.1546138
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-2359

Abstract

Abstract: Cercopithecus erythrotis camerunensis a subspecies of Cercopithecus erythrotis, endemic primate to West Africa, is listed as a vulnerable species under the IUCN red list, due to a rapid population decline resulting from intense hunting, bushmeat trade and habitat loss. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of C. erythrotis camerunensis was sequenced and characterized using next-generation sequencing technique. The total length of the complete mitogenome is 16, 645 bp, 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNAs) and a non-coding control region (D-loop region). Its efficient protection from anthropogenic activities has been a major challenge, thus, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence reported here will give molecular information for future evolutionary research and scientific basis for its conservation.