The complete mitochondrial genome of the horned lizard (Squamata: Phrynosomatidae) from California, USA.

Analysis of Gray from Marina, Monterey County, California, using 150 bp paired-end Illumina sequences (Illumina, San Diego, CA) resulted in the assembly of its complete mitogenome. The mitogenome is 16,946 bp in length and contains a putative origin of light strand replication (OL), control region, 22 tRNA, 2 rRNA, and 13 protein-coding genes. Its content and organization are similar to other Squamata. Phylogenetic analysis of resolves it in a clade with Nieto-Montes de Oca, Arenas-Moreno, Beltrán-Sánchez & Leaché, sister in position to Baird. Mitochondrial marker analysis of from Marina shows that it belongs to a coastal Santa Lucia Mountain Range haplogroup that is distinct from other populations of in California.