Complete mitochondrial genome of catfish Eutropiichthys vacha (Hamilton, 1822)

Abstract

Complete mitochondrial genome of catfish, Eutropiichthys vacha, was isolated by LA PCR (TakaRa LAtaq, Dalian, China); and sequenced by Sanger’s method to obtain the complete mitochondrial genome, which is listed Critically Endangered and Red-listed species. The complete mitogenome was 16,478 bp in length and contains 13 typical vertebrate protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA and 22 tRNA genes. The whole genome base composition was estimated to be 31.06% A, 27.59% C, 15.65% G, and 25.68% T. The complete mitochondrial genome of catfish, E. vacha provides the fundamental tool for genetic breeding and conservation studies.

• Endangered
• Eutropiichthys vacha
• mitochondrial genome

Declaration of interest

This work was supported by the introduction of advanced agricultural science and technology key projects (2011-G12) and Special Scientific Research Funds for Central Non-profit Institutes, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (2012C013). The authors report no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.