Complete mitochondrial genome of the peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (Aves, Falconiformes, Falconidae): Genetic differences between the two individuals

Abstract

The peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus (Aves, Falconiformes, Falconidae) is one of the most common and widespread raptor species in the world. Here, the complete mitochondrial genome of F. peregrinus from Korea, which is one of the breeding ranges, was sequenced and characterized in detail.

Keywords::

• Peregrine falcon
• Falco peregrinus
• complete mitochondrial genome
• control region
• pseudo-control region

Acknowledgments

The present work was supported by “The Genetic Evaluation of Important Biological Resources (No. 074-1800-1844-304)” funded by the National Institute of Biological Resources, Korean Government awarded to UWH. The authors heartily appreciate Dr Seung-Gu Kang for collecting the peregrine falcon sample used in this study. We also appreciate anonymous reviewers for providing valuable comments on the manuscript.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.