The complete validated mitochondrial genome of the silver gemfish Rexea solandri (Cuvier, 1832) (Perciformes, Gempylidae)

Abstract

The silver gemfish Rexea solandri is an important economic resource but Vulnerable to overfishing in Australian waters. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence is described from 1.6 million reads obtained via next generation sequencing. The total length of the mitogenome is 16,350 bp comprising 2 rRNA, 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA and 2 non-coding regions. The mitogenome sequence was validated against sequences of PCR fragments and BLAST queries of Genbank. Gene order was equivalent to that found in marine fishes.

• Eastern gemfish
• mitogenome
• mtDNA validation
• NGS

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article. The authors thank Andy Moore (ABARES, Commonwealth Government) and Raptis P/L for sample collection. CB was supported by was supported by CONICYT–Becas Chile and TUAP–Graduate School of The University of Queensland.