Complete mitochondrial genome of catfish Sperata seenghala (Sykes, 1839) (Siluriformes, Bagridae) from Indus River Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

Complete mitochondrial genome of catfish, Sperata seenghala, 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 16,588 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 31.28% A, 27.80% C, 15.31% G, and 25.57% T. The complete mitochondrial genome of catfish, Sperata seenghala provides the fundamental tools for genetic breeding and conservation studies.

• Endangered
• mitochondrial genome
• river Indus
• Sperata seenghala

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflict of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the manuscript. 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).