The complete mitochondrial genome of Garrulax perspicillatus (Passeriformes, Timaliidae).

The complete sequences of the mitochondrial DNA genome from Garrulax perspicillatus was determined by 21 pairs of primers using the polymerase chain reaction method. The genome (17,873 bp in length) contained 37 genes (2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes and 13 protein-coding genes) 2 control regions (CR) at two different locations of mitogenome. All the protein-coding genes in G. perspicillatus were distributed on the H-strand, except for the ND6 subunit gene and eight tRNA genes which were encoded on the L-strand.