Complete mitochondrial genome of Red-rumped Swallow, Cecropis daurica (Passeriformes: Hirundinidae)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Cecropis daurica was determined by using a PCR-based method. The complete mitochondrial DNA of this swallow was 17,949 bp in length, including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes and 2 control regions. All genes were encoded on the heavy strain except for ND6 and eight tRNA genes. The gene arrangement of the Cecropis daurica was similar to that found in other passerines. Base composition of the heavy strain was A (30.5%), T (23.0%), C (32.1%) and G (14.3%) with the A + T bias of 53.5%.

• Cecropis daurica
• Hirundinidae
• mitochondrial genome
• Passeriformes

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (31270862) and National Science Foundation for Fostering Talents in Basic Research of China (J1210041).