The complete mitochondrial genome of Geoemyda spengleri its phylogenetic implications

Abstract

In this study, we determined the entire mitochondrial genome of Geoemyda spengleri. The complete mitogenome sequence was 17,448 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes; it also featured a control region (D-Loop). The overall nucleotide composition was as follows: A, 33.7%; T, 27.6%; C, 25.6%; and G, 13.1%, with a total A + T content of 61.3%. The phylogenetic analysis demonstrated a close relationship between G. spengleri, Sacalia quadriocellata, Sacalia bealei, Cyclemys oldhamii, and other species in Geoemydidae.

Keywords

• geoemyda spengleri
• mitogenome
• conservation genetics
• taxonomy