Complete mitochondrial genome of 10 anemonefishes belonging to Amphiprion and Premnas

Abstract

Anemonefish are widely distributed in tropical areas with phenotypic color variation often observed in the same species. Complete mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of 10 anemonefishes belonging to Amphiprion and Premnas were determined to support taxonomic status. Average mitogenome sequence was 16,838 ± 19.69 bp, containing 37 genes with identical gene order to most teleost mitogenomes. The percula complex comprised A. percula and A. ocellaris and was phylogenetically clustered with P. biaculeatus. Color morphs of A. ocellaris and P. biaculeatus were identified, suggesting large phenotypic variation at species level. Results will facilitate further genetic studies of mitochondrial variation and species diversity in anemonefish.

Keywords

• anemonefish
• amphiprion
• mitochondrial genome
• premnas