Complete mitochondrial genome organization of Schizothorax progastus (McClelland, 1839).

The complete mitochondrial genome of Schizothorax progastus, an endemic coldwater fish of Himalayas, was determined for the first time. The genome was 16,575 bp in length and consists of 13 protein coding genes, 22 tRNAs, 2rRNA genes and one putative control region. The gene organization and its order were similar to other vertebrates. The overall base composition was--A: 29.8%, G: 17.8%, C: 27%, T: 25.4%, A+T content: 55.2% and the G+C content: 44.8%. The control region also consisted of a microsatellite locus (TA)12 between 16,466 and 16,489 bp. The present study will provide the rationale for the management and conservation of S. progastus.