is currently found so far in Sichuan Province, China, where it predominantly feeds on earthworms and firefly larvae. In this study, we sequenced and analyzed the mitochondrial genome of , which measured 17,646 bp in length and encompassed 37 genes along with two control regions. The base composition revealed percentages of 33.20% A, 25.94% T, 13.27% G, and 27.59% C. Phylogenetic analyses indicate that belongs to the family Colubridae and forms a sister branch with . This study successfully obtained the first complete mitochondrial genome of , offering crucial genetic data for its evolutionary history and conservation.
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