Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Gymnocypris chilianensis (Teleostei: Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of Gymnocypris chilianensis was determined and analyzed. The mitogenome of G. chilianensis is 16,667 bp long, containing 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and 2 non-coding regions: control region (D-loop) and origin of light-strand replication (OL). The gene order of mitogenome is identical to that observed in most other vertebrates. The complete mitogenome sequence information of G. chilianensis can provide useful data for further studies on molecular systematic, taxonomic status, stock evaluation and conservation genetics.

Keywords:

• Conservation genetics
• Gymnocypris chilianensis
• mitochondrial genome
• molecular systematics

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. The research was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (31230633).