The complete mitochondrial genome of and phylogenetic analysis of Engraulidae (Clupeiformes; Clupeoidei).

This study aimed to elucidate the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of (Clupeiformes: Engraulidae). The circular mitogenome is 16,737-bp-long, including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and a non-coding control region as observed in other vertebrates. The overall base composition is as follows: A, 30.69%; T, 24.86%; C, 28.17%; G, 16.29%; a slight A + T bias of 55.55%. Phylogenetic analysis of 16 species in family Engraulidae revealed that clustered in subfamily Engraulinae and is closely related to . The present data will contribute to future phylogenetic studies on members of family Engraulidae and conservation strategies for .