Complete mitochondrial genome of Chinese sleeper, Perccottus glenii

Abstract

Chinese sleeper (Perccottus glenii) belongs to the largest vertebrate order, Perciformes. In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of P. glenii was determined to be 16,487 bp in length, including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes and 2 ribosomal RNA genes. We also analysed the sequence structure of non-coding control region. Comparing the mitochondrial genome of P. glenii with its congener Rhyacichthys aspro showed sequence similarity and the identical gene arrangement. The complete mitochondrial genome of Chinese sleeper provides the basis for the studies in Perciformes evolution and conservation.

Keywords::

• Perccottus glenii
• mitochondrial
• genome
• Perciformes

Declaration of interest: This work was supported by the China Ministry of Science and Technology 863 Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (No. 2011AA100401). The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.