Complete mitochondrial genome of the peninsula cooter (, Testudines: Emydidae) in Korea.

The complete mitochondrial genome of in Korea was sequenced and characterized. The mitochondrial genome is constituted of 37 genes (13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and two ribosomal RNA genes) and a noncoding region. Phylogenetic analysis based on the 13 protein-coding gene sequences showed that has closer relationship with than This is the first case for a complete mitochondrial genome from , which will provide information for biogeographical studies and management plans for invasive species.