The complete mitochondrial genome of the silvertip tetra, Hasemania nana (Characiformes: Characidae)

Abstract

We first sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of silvertip tetra (Hasemania nana). The mitogenome was determined to be 16,581 bp long circular molecule with a typical gene arrangement of vertebrate mitochondrial DNA. All genes were encoded on the heavy strand with the exception of ND6 and eight tRNA genes. Mitochondrial DNA information provided the basis for the studies in species identification and conservation of the species’ natural resources.

• Characiformes
• Hasemania nana
• mitochondrial genome

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. The financial supports by National High-tech R&D Program of China (863 Program, 2011AA100401), and Special Scientific Research Funds for Central Non-profit Institutes, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (2012C014) are acknowledged.