Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Oriental reed warbler, Acrocephalus orientalis (Aves: Passeriformes), and a comparative analysis with other Sylviidae species

Sung Hyun Kim; Soon Kyoo Choi; Seungki Lee

doi:10.1080/23802359.2020.1756946

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Oriental reed warbler, Acrocephalus orientalis (Aves: Passeriformes), and a comparative analysis with other Sylviidae species

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour. 2020 May 12;5(3):2028-2029. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2020.1756946.

Authors

Sung Hyun Kim¹, Soon Kyoo Choi², Seungki Lee³

Affiliations

¹ Strategic Planning Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
² Division of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Republic of Korea.
³ Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, Republic of Korea.

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Oriental reed warbler, Acrocephalus orientalis, which belongs to the family Sylviidae was determined. The complete mitochondrial genome has a length of 16,971 bp and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a control region. A. orientalis has a mitochondrial gene arrangement that is typical of vertebrates. Phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial genomes of 11 related species revealed that A. orientalis is clustered with Acrocephalus scirpaceus and rooted with the other Sylviidae species. This mitochondrial genome provides an important resource for addressing taxonomic issues and studying molecular evolution.

Keywords: Acrocephalus orientalis; Mitochondrial genome; Passeriformes; Sylviidae.

Grants and funding

This work was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Biological Resources, funded by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea.