Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of Periophthalmus modestus (Gobiiformes, Oxudercidae) and phylogenetic analysis

The complete mitochondrial genome was determined for the shuttles hoppfish Periophthalmus modestus belonging to the family Oxudercidae. The length of the complete mitochondrial genome is 16,510 bp and has the typical vertebrate mitochondrial gene arrangement, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial genomes of 15 species showed that P. modestus formed a well-supported monophyletic group with genus Periophthalmus species and rooted with other Oxudercidae species.