Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the mitochondrial genome sequence of Heniochus acuminatus

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Heniochus acuminatus was first sequenced and annotated. The entire mitogenome is 16,584 bp in length, which consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a non-coding control region. The phylogenetic analysis by maximum-likelihood (ML) method revealed that H. acuminatus belongs to the Chaetodontidae family and is closely related to other Heniochus fish. The complete mitochondrial genome of H. acuminatus is helpful in population genetics and molecular systematics.

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This study sequenced and annotated the complete mitochondrial genome of Heniochus acuminatus for the first time, providing insights into its phylogenetic placement and facilitating population genetics and molecular systematics research.