Complete mitochondrial genome of Mekong fighting fish, Betta smaragdina (Teleostei: Osphronemidae)

• DOI: 10.1080/23802359.2021.1882893
• Publication Date: 2021-03-12T07:49:35Z
• Authors: Nararat Laopichie...; Syed Farhan Ahmad; Worapong Singchat; Aorarat Suntronpong; Tavun Pongsanarm; Kornsuang Jangtarwan; Jakaphan Bulan; Tanawat Pansrikaew; Thitipong Panthum; Nattakan Ariyarap...; Navapong Subpayakom; Sahabhop Dokkaew; Narongrit Muangmai; Prateep Duengkae; Kornsorn Srikulnath
• Keywords: Teleostei

Mekong fighting fish (Betta smaragdina) are found in Northeast Thailand. A complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of B. smaragdina was assembled and annotated. Mitogenome sequences were 16,372 bp length, with slight AT bias (59.8%), containing 37 genes identical order to most teleost mitogenomes. Phylogenetic analysis showed closer relationship splendens mahachaiensis as the bubble-nesting group, compared mouthbrooder group (B. apollon, simplex, pi). Results will allow creation a reference annotated that can be utilized sustain biodiversity eco-management betta bioresources improve conservation programs.