The complete mitochondrial genome of the Japanese threadfin bream, Nemipterus japonicus (Teleostei, Nemipteridae).

The complete mitochondrial sequence of the Japanese threadfin bream,Nemipterus japonicushas been determined. The circle genome is 16,995 bp in size, and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes and a control region. The gene order and composition ofN. japonicuswas similar to that of most other teleosts. The base composition of H-strand is 28.11% (A), 28.02% (T), 16.64 % (G) and 27.24 % (C), with an AT content of 56.12%. All genes are encoded on the heavy strand with the exception ofND6and eight tRNA genes. The mitochondrial genome ofN. japonicuspresented will be in favor of resolving phylogenetic relationships within the family Nemipteridae and the Perciformes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]