# The complete mitochondrial genome of Crocidura rapax Allen, 1923 and its phylogenetic analyses

## TL;DR

This paper reports the full mitochondrial genome of Crocidura rapax and uses it to understand its evolutionary relationships within the Crocidura genus.

## Contribution

The study provides the first complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Crocidura rapax and confirms its phylogenetic position.

## Key findings

- The complete mitogenome of C. rapax is 17,517 bp in length.
- The genome includes 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, and other mitochondrial features.
- Phylogenetic analysis confirms C. rapax's placement within the Crocidura genus.

## Abstract

This study aimed to examine the complete mitogenome sequence of Crocidura rapax Allen, 1923 using polymerase chain reaction. The mitochondrial genome of C. rapax is a circular double-stranded structure with a complete length of 17,517 bp. The mitochondrial genome of C. rapax included 13 protein-coding genes, one control region, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and one origin of L-strand replication. This study confirmed the phylogenetic position of C. rapax in the Crocidura genus at the molecular level. The mitochondrial genome is of significant importance for elucidating the genetic background of C. rapax.