Complete mitochondrial DNA sequences of Eliurus webbi and Eliurus minor , endemic tufted-tailed rats in Madagascar

Mitochondrial DNA Part B 2026 Open access

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Authors: Elise N. Paietta, Santatra Randrianarisoa, Tahina T. Razanamahenina, Antsa Ramboninarimalala, Toussaint G. Raherinirina, Laurent Raveloson, Nina Finley, Anne D. Yoder, Eric Baitchman, Arvind Varsani, Rachel A. Johnston
DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2026.2638673
Cited by: 2
References: 26

Abstract

The Webb’s tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus webbi) and the lesser tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus minor) are nocturnal and primarily arboreal rodents native to Madagascar, classified in the subfamily Nesomyinae. After species confirmation using cytochrome b, we assembled the first complete mitogenomes of E. webbi (n = 7) and E. minor (n = 3) from southeastern Madagascar. These mitochondrial genomes range from 16,310 to 16,313 nt for E. webbi and 16,296 to 16,302 nt for E. minor. These are the first assemblies of mitogenomes from Nesomyinae. This report enhances the evolutionary study and identification of Malagasy endemic rodents, and will support biodiversity research and wildlife conservation efforts.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Primate Behavior and Ecology Genetic diversity and population structure Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Mitochondrial DNA Part B
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
561–566
Publication date
23 March 2026
Language
EN