Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the white grouper Epinephelus aeneus (Perciformes, Serranidae) and a comparative analysis with other Serranidae species

Seungki Lee; Dae-Sung Lee; Jong Su Yoo; Ha Yeun Song

doi:10.1080/23802359.2020.1768956

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the white grouper Epinephelus aeneus (Perciformes, Serranidae) and a comparative analysis with other Serranidae species

Mitochondrial DNA B Resour. 2020 May 28;5(3):2226-2227. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2020.1768956. eCollection 2020.

Authors

Seungki Lee¹, Dae-Sung Lee², Jong Su Yoo², Ha Yeun Song²

Affiliations

¹ Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
² Department of Genetic Resources, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Seocheon, Republic of Korea.

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the white grouper Epinephelus aeneus, which belongs to the family Serranidae, was determined. The complete mitochondrial genome measured 16,578 bp in length and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a control region. The mitochondrial gene arrangement of E. aeneus was typical of vertebrates. Phylogenetic analysis conducted using the mitochondrial genomes of 13 related species showed that E. aeneus clustered with other Serranidae species. This mitochondrial genome provides an important resource for addressing taxonomic issues and developing conservation strategies.

Keywords: Epinephelus aeneus; Mitochondrial genome; Perciformes; Serranidae.

Grants and funding

This work was supported by a grant from the National Marine Biodiversity Institute Research Program [2020M00500] and the Marine Biotechnology Program [20170488] funded by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea.