Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Aphyocypris chinensis (Cypriniformes, Xenocyprididae), and its phylogenetic position in Cypriniformes

Sang Ki Kim; Hee-Wook Cho

doi:10.1080/23802359.2021.1959460

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Aphyocypris chinensis (Cypriniformes, Xenocyprididae), and its phylogenetic position in Cypriniformes

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour. 2021 Jul 28;6(9):2531-2533. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2021.1959460. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Sang Ki Kim¹, Hee-Wook Cho¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Zoology, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, Sangju, South Korea.

Abstract

Aphyocypris chinensis Günther, 1868 is a small freshwater fish of the family Xenocyprididae (Cypriniformes). In this study, we determined its complete mitochondrial genome and phylogenetic position in Cypriniformes. The complete mitochondrial genome is 16,608 bp in size, containing 13 protein-coding genes, two RNAs, 22 tRNAs, and a control region. It has the typical vertebrate mitochondrial gene arrangement. Our mitogenomic phylogeny revealed that A. chinensis belongs to Xenocyprididae, rather than Danionidae. This mitogenome information could play an essential role in resolving the conflict over its current taxonomic status in Cypriniformes.

Keywords: Aphyocypris chinensis; Cypriniformes; Xenocyprididae; mitochondrial genome; phylogeny.