Whole mitogenome of the Endangered dwarf sawfish Pristis clavata (Rajiformes: Pristidae)

Mitochondrial DNA. 2015 Apr;26(2):329-30. doi: 10.3109/19401736.2013.830297. Epub 2013 Sep 19.

Abstract

In this study, we describe the first complete mitochondrial sequence for the Endangered dwarf sawfish Pristis clavata. The base composition of the 16,804 bp long mitogenome is 31.9% A, 26.5% C, 13.3% G and 28.3% T and the gene arrangement and transcriptional direction are the same as those found in most vertebrates. All protein-coding genes start with ATG except the COI gene, which starts with GTG. Stop codons include incomplete T, AGG and TAA; however, TAG is not found in the mitogenome of this euryhaline elasmobranch species.

Keywords: Mitochondrial genome; Pristis clavata; threatened species.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Composition
  • Elasmobranchii / genetics*
  • Endangered Species*
  • Gene Order
  • Genes, Mitochondrial
  • Genome, Mitochondrial*