The complete mitochondrial genome of Chinese tibetan goat (Capra hircus)

Abstract

The Tibetan goat (Capra hircus), a breed native to China, is adapted to cold and hypoxia. Here, we describe the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Tibetan goat. The mitochondrial genome is 16,640 bp in length, with a base composition of 33.6% A, 26.0% C, 13.1% G and 27.3% T. It has a typical mitogenome structure, containing 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes and a non-coding control region (D-loop region). Most of the genes have ATG initiation codons, whereas ND2, ND3 and ND5 start with ATA. This genomic data provides a strating point for future phylogenetics studies.

• Capra hircus
• mitochondrial genome
• tibetan goat

Declaration of interest

The authors report no confilcts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. This study was supported by the Chinese Domestic Animal Germplasm Resources Infrastructure.