Complete mitochondrial genome of captive Chinese porcupine Hystrix hodgsoni (Rodentia: Hystricidae).

The Chinese porcupine Hystrix hodgsoni belongs to the family Hystricidae, and is distributed in Asia. In this study, the total mitochondrial genome of H. hodgsoni was sequenced. The whole mitogenome is a typical circular DNA molecule of 16,833 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 1 control region, with a base composition of A 32.7%, G 13.9%, T 28.4%, and C 25.0%. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that Trichys fasciculata was the nearest sister to H. hodgsoni. The molecular data provided here would be useful for genetics study of H. hodgsoni. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]