Next-generation sequencing of the mitochondrial genome of Macculochella peeli (Percichthyoidei: Percichthyidae)

Abstract

The Maccullochella peeli belongs to family Maccullochella, and is distributed in Australia and South America (mainly Argentina and Chile). In this paper, the complete mitochondrial genome of M. peeli was determined using next-generation sequencing. The whole mitogenome is a typical circular DNA molecule of 16,442 bp and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and a D-loop region, with the base composition of A 31.6%, G 14.3%, T 26.3%, and C 27.8%. Phylogenetic analysis showed that M. peeli was the nearest sister to Macquaria australasica. Our whole mitogenome presented here would be useful for further study of M. peeli.

Keywords

• maccullochella peeli
• mitogenome
• phylogenetic tree