New complete mitochondrial genome of the Odontobutis potamophila (Perciformes, Odontobutidae): genome description and phylogenetic performance

Abstract

A new complete sequence of mitochondrial genome of Odontobutis potamophila has been reported. It was 16,843 bp and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and 1 control region. Except for 8 tRNA and ND6 genes, all other mitochondrial genes were encoded on the heavy strand. Phylogenetic comparison proved that ND4, ND5 and ND6 genes might be dependable “leading” indicators of lineage divergence in Odontobutis obscurus. Also, COII, ND5 and cytb genes are useful in examining intraspecific population genetic diversity.

• Mitogenome
• Odontobutis potamophila
• phylogenetic performance

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Miss Tianrui Zhang and Liwei Su for their helpful suggestions during the period of study.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. This work was funded by Shanghai Outstanding Undergraduate Scholarship for Interdisciplinary Training, and Shanghai University First-class Disciplines Project of Fishries.