Title

The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Critically Endangered Angelshark, Squatina squatina

Authors

Cristin Keelin Fitzpatrick, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Kimberly A. Finnegan, Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic CenterFollow
Filip Osaer, ElasmoCan; SQUALUS
Krupskaya Narvaez, ElasmoCan; SQUALUS
Mahmood S. Shivji, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-9-2017

Publication Title

Mitochondrial DNA Part B

Keywords

Mitochondrial genome, Squatina squatina, Critically endangered, Atlantic, Canary Islands

ISSN

1940-1744

Volume

2

Issue/No.

1

First Page

212

Last Page

213

Abstract

Here, we describe the first mitochondrial genome of the angelshark, Squatina squatina. The genome is 16,689 bp in length with 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and a non-coding control region. Base composition of the mitogenome has an A + T bias (62.9%), seen commonly in other elasmobranchs. This genome provides a key resource for future investigations of the population genetic dynamics and evolution of this Critically Endangered shark.

NSUWorks Citation

Fitzpatrick, Cristin Keelin; Kimberly A. Finnegan; Filip Osaer; Krupskaya Narvaez; and Mahmood S. Shivji. 2017. "The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the Critically Endangered Angelshark, Squatina squatina." Mitochondrial DNA Part B 2, (1): 212-213. doi:10.1080/23802359.2017.1310609.

ResearcherID

G-4080-2013

DOI

10.1080/23802359.2017.1310609