Complete mitochondrial genome of Mitred Conure (Psittacara mitratus): its comparison with mitogenome of Socorro Conure (Psittacara brevipes)

Abstract

The Mitred Conure (Psittacara mitratus) is a species native to the forests and woodlands in the Andes in central Peru, south through west-central Bolivia, to northwestern Argentina. The genus Psittacara have recently been distinguished on the basis of molecular revision of the Aratinga species. In consequence, it became one of the nine genera, which form morphologically diverse group termed as Conures. Although, the number of species/subspecies belonging to Psittacara remains controversial, it is now believed that the genus is represented by 11 species. Taxonomic position of Mitred Conure was determined by molecular research and makes the species crucial for examination of evolutionary diversification of the genus. Therefore, we sequenced complete mitochondrial genome of P. mitratus mitogenome to gain a source of comprehensive molecular data. It will be indispensable to refine the phylogenetic relationships within “Psittacara group” as well as within the tribe Arini.

• Arini
• mitogenome
• mitred conure
• Psittacara mitratus
• Psittaciformes

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