Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources (Oct 2020)

Next-generation sequencing yields complete mitochondrial genome assembly of peaceful betta fish, Betta imbellis (Teleostei: Osphronemidae)

  • Syed Farhan Ahmad,
  • Nararat Laopichienpong,
  • Worapong Singchat,
  • Aorarat Suntronpong,
  • Tavun Pongsanarm,
  • Thitipong Panthum,
  • Nattakan Ariyaraphong,
  • Jakaphan Bulan,
  • Tanawat Pansrikaew,
  • Kornsuang Jangtarwan,
  • Navapong Subpayakom,
  • Sahabhop Dokkaew,
  • Narongrit Muangmai,
  • Prateep Duengkae,
  • Kornsorn Srikulnath

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/23802359.2020.1841582
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 4
pp. 3856 – 3858

Abstract

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The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of the peaceful betta (Betta imbellis) was obtained using next-generation sequencing. The sample of B. imbellis was collected from its native habitat in Southern Thailand. The mitogenome sequence was 16,897 bp in length, containing 37 genes with identical order to most teleost mitogenomes. Overall nucleotide base composition of the complete mitogenome was determined as AT bias. Phylogenetic analysis of B. imbellis showed a closer relationship with bubble-nesting fighting fish. This annotated mitogenome reference can be utilized as a bioresource for phylogenetic studies to support betta conservation programs.

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