Abstract
In this study, we sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of Scaphiodonichthys acanthopterus (Cypriniformes, Cyprinidae). This mitochondrial genome, consisting of 16,612 base pairs (bp), encoded genes for 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and one non-coding control region as those found in other vertebrates, with the gene order identical to that of typical vertebrates. The control region, of 941 bp in length, is located between tRNA Pro and tRNA Phe . The overall base composition of the heavy strand shows T 25.23%, C 26.85%, A 31.96%, and G 15.95%, with a slight AT bias of 57.19%.
Declaration of interest : This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos 30800099 and 31172066) and the Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (No. S30701). The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.