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Abstract
The complete mitogenome genome of Scolopsis vosmeri was determined in this study, which is the first recorded for the complete mitogenome in the genus Scolopsis. The circular mtDNA molecule was 16 770 bp in size and encoded 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNAs, 22 tRNAs and two non-coding regions, with gene arrangement and content basically identical to those of other species of Nemipteridae. The result of phylogenetic analysis strongly supported that S. vosmeri was first clustered together with genus Nemipterus and formed a monophyly in the family Nemipteridae, and then they constituted a sister-group relationship with three families Sparidae, Lethrinidae, and Lutjanidae. It concluded that the genus Scolopsis should be classified into the family Nemipteridae. The present study also revealed the phylogenetic relationship of this genus at molecular levels.
Declaration of interest
The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41006084, 31372532, 41276166, and 31172053), Project for Outstanding Young Teachers in Higher Education of Guangdong, China (Yq2013093), and the Open Research Fund Program of Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Fishery Resources and Eco-environment (C221502).