Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus (Mammalia: Rodentia: Muridae) with the description of two new species.

The climbing mouse is a rare, small mammal listed as an endangered species on the China species red list. Molecular phylogenetic analyses and the evolutionary history of the genus remain unexplored because of the extreme difficulty in capturing individuals and their narrow distribution. Here, we collected 44 specimens, sequenced one mitochondrial and eight nuclear genes, and integrated morphological approaches to estimate phylogenetic relationships, delimit species boundaries, and explore evolutionary history.

Revalidation and expanded description of (Mustelidae: Carnivora) based on a multigene phylogeny and morphology.

The lacked-teeth pygmy weasel, Wu & Kao, 1991, was originally described as being from Taibai Mountain and Zhashui county, Shaanxi, China. Subsequently, it was considered a subspecies or synonym of . In a faunal survey of northwestern Sichuan, eight specimens of were collected.

Molecular phylogenetics and diversity of the Himalayan shrew ( Soriculus nigrescens Gray, 1842) (Eulipotyphla, Soricidae) in Southwest China.

The Himalayan shrew, Soriculus nigrescens Gray, 1842, belongs to the monotypic genus Soriculus, which is distributed mainly in the Himalayan region. Previous authors have studied its classification based on morphological and molecular data. However, no comprehensive study of the diversity and phylogeny of this species has been performed.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Cyclopelta obscura (Lepeletier & Serville, 1825) (Hemiptera: Pentatomoidea: Dinidoridae) and phylogenetic analysis of Pentatomoidea species.

Cyclopelta obscura is a crop pest, which mainly damages legumes, especially Robinia pseudoacacia and Cercis chinensis. In recent years, many mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences of C. obscura have been sequenced and used for phylogenetic inference.

Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus (Mammalia: Eulipotyphla: Soricidae).

The elegant water shrew, , is one of the small mammal species most adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle. The taxonomy of the genus has received little attention due to difficulties in specimen collection. In this study, we sequenced one mitochondrial and eight nuclear genes to infer the phylogenetic relationship of .

Multi-locus phylogeny and species delimitations of the striped-back shrew group (Eulipotyphla: Soricidae): Implications for cryptic diversity, taxonomy and multiple speciation patterns.

The striped-back shrew group demonstrates remarkable variation in skull and body size, tail length, and brightness of the dorsal stripe; and karyotypic and DNA variation has been reported in recent years. In this study, we investigated the phylogenetic structure of the group, as well as speciation patterns and demographic history in Mountains of Southwestern China and adjacent mountains, including the southern Himalayas, Mts. Bashan, Wushan, and Qinling.

A new species of Tamiops (Rodentia, Sciuridae) from Sichuan, China.

During a small mammal survey in Wanglang National Natural Reserve, Sichuan, China in AugustOctober 2018, we collected four specimens of an Asiatic striped squirrel (genus Tamiops) that could not be assigned morphologically to any described species. Phylogenetic analyses of CYTB and nuDNA sequences strongly supported them in the genus Tamiops. The p-distances of CYTB between these individuals and other species of Tamiops ranged from 17.

Neotype designation and redescription of Wen, 1992 (Squamata: Sauria: Scincidae), with description of a new subspecies from central South China.

The genus consists of small semi-aquatic lizards that dwell in lowland forest steams (Barbour, 1921; Bauer & Jackman, 2008). Here, we designate the neotype and re-describe Wen, 1992 based on newly collected topotypic specimens. We also describe a new subspecies from Xuefeng Mountain, Hongjiang County, Hunan Province, central South China.

The complete mitogenome of Sokolov's Dwarf Hamster () and implication of phylogenetic status.

There is still an obvious lack of information on Sokolov's Dwarf Hamster () which belongs to subfamily Cricetinae because the species is only rarely found in Gobi desert. In this study, we obtained the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of The genome is 16,292bp in length and has a base composition of 33.5% A, 30.

The complete mitochondrial genome of long-tailed red-toothed shrew ( and implication of phylogenetic status.

We determined a complete mitochondrial genome of . This mitogenome is a circular molecule with 16,838 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes (tRNA), and two ribosomal RNA genes (rRNA). This mitochondrial genome has a base composition of 32.

The complete mitochondrial genome of white-tailed mole ().

The white-tailed mole () belongs to genus , which is a monotypic genus distributed across Southwestern China, Assam (India), Bengal, and Northern Burma, and Laos. In this study, we obtained the complete mitochondrial genome of . The genome is total 16,875 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer genes (tRNA), two ribosomal genes (rRNA), and two non-coding regions, with a base composition of 33.

DNA metabarcoding provides insights into seasonal diet variations in Chinese mole shrew () with potential implications for evaluating crop impacts.

Diet analysis of potential small mammals pest species is important for understanding feeding ecology and evaluating their impact on crops and stored foods. Chinese mole shrew (), distributed in Southwest China, has previously been reported as a farmland pest. Effective population management of this species requires a better understanding of its diet, which can be difficult to determine with high taxonomic resolution using conventional microhistological methods.

Multilocus phylogeny and cryptic diversity of white-toothed shrews (Mammalia, Eulipotyphla, Crocidura) in China.

Background: Crocidura, the most speciose mammalian genus, occurs across much of Asia, Europe and Africa. The taxonomy of Chinese representatives has been studied primarily based on cursory morphological comparisons and their molecular phylogenetic analyses remain unexplored. In order to understand the phylogeny of this group in China, we estimated the first multilocus phylogeny and conducted species delimitation, including taxon sampling throughout their distribution range.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Soricomorpha: Soricinae).

The Himalayan Shrew () Gray, 1842 belongs to the subfamily Soricinae, which is distributed in southwest China, Nepal, India, and Bhutan. This species is classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of .

The complete mitogenome of Smith's shrew ().

The Smith's shrew () belongs to subfamily Soricinae, which is an endemic shrew to China. In this study, we obtained the complete mitochondrial genome of the . This mitogenome is a circular molecule with 17,108 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosome RNA genes, one light strand replication origin (OL), one non-coding region, and with a base composition of 32.

The complete mitochondrial genome of pygmy red-toothed shrew (.

The study of pygmy red-toothed shrew (), which is the smallest species of geuns is extremely lacking. Also, it is classified as data deficient (DD) on The IUCN Red List. Here, we obtained a complete mitochondrial genome of .

How many species of and occur in China? A survey based on mitochondrial cyt b and morphological analyses.

(mice) and (rats) are the top rodent reservoirs for zoonoses in China, yet little is known about their diversity. We reexamined the alpha diversity of these two genera based on a new collection of specimens from China and their cyt sequences in GenBank. We also tested whether species could be identified using external and craniodental measurements exclusively.

Multilocus approaches reveal underestimated species diversity and inter-specific gene flow in pikas (Ochotona) from southwestern China.

The phylogeny of living pikas (Ochotonidae, Ochotona) remains obscure, and pika species diversity in southwestern China has never been well explored. In this study, 96 tissue samples from 11 valid species in three classified subgenera (Pika, Ochotona and Conothoa) from 23 locations were characterized using multilocus sequences of 7031bp. Two mitochondrial (CYT B and COI) and five nuclear gene segments (RAG1, RAG2, TTN, OXAIL and IL1RAPL1) were sequenced.

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic relationship of (Rodentia: Arvicolinae).

The Sikkim Mountain vole () belongs to the subfamily Arvicolinae. In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of . It was determined to be 16,330 bp long and contained 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and 1 control region.

Sequencing and analysis of complete mitochondrial genome of Apodemus draco (Rodentia: Arvicolinae).

The genus Apodemus are the most common small rodents in fields. They are also one of the best species for biogeographic study and understanding the environmental changes. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Apodemus draco is determined.

The complete mitogenome of lesser striped shrew Sorex bedfordiae (soricidae).

The Sorex genus is type genus in Soricidae. Most of them lack comprehensive biological data. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Sorex bedfordiae was determined.

Sequencing and analysis of complete mitochondrial genome of Niviventer fulvescens (Muridae).

The complete mitochondrial genome was sequenced and annotated newly from an individual of Niviventer fulvescens (Muridae) from Sichuan province. The total length of the N. fulvescens mitogenome is 16 296 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and a control region, with a base composition of 34.

Complete mitochondrial genome of the Père David's Vole, Eothenomys melanogaster (Rodentia: Arvicolinae).

The Père David's Vole, Eothenomys melanogaster belongs to subfamily Arvicolinae. It is widespread in south China, and ranges into northern Southeast Asia. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Eothenomys melanogaster was determined.