Complete mitochondrial genome of the golden takin (Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi)

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi was 16 662-bp long, containing 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and a control region. All of the PCGs begin with the typical ATN start codon. Stop codons TAA and AGA are present in the PCGs; exceptions are ND2, COIII, ND3 and ND4, which possess incomplete termination codon (T--). Secondary structure prediction of the 22 tRNA genes revealed the absence of the DHU arm in tRNASer(AGN).