Abstract
In this article, we present the complete mitogenome sequences from a Korean spine loach (Iksookimia koreensis Kim, 1975), an endemic species of Korea. The total length of mitogenome was 16,563 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and one control region (D-loop). Except for ND6 and eight tRNA genes, all other mitochondrial genes were encoded on the heavy strand. The control region harbored conserved sequence blocks (CSB-D, E, F, CSB-1, CBS-2 and CBS-3) and TA-nucleotide microsatellite repeats in its 3′ end. Our complete mitogenome will be valuable resource for phylogeny, genetics and conservation of the genus Iksookimia.
Declaration of interest
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.
This project was supported by “The Genetic Evaluation of Important Biological Resources (NIBR201403101)” and by Post Doctoral Fellowships Program from the National Institute of Biological Resources, Republic of Korea.