The Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequence Of White Perch Morone Americana (Perciformes, Moronidae) Mitochondrial DNA Part B Resources

The complete mitochondrial genome of the white perch Morone americana is described in this study. The total length of M. americana mitogenome is 17,966 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNAs, two ribosomal RNA genes and a noncoding control region. As with several other species in Moronidae, the ND6 gene in M. americana is found within the control region rather than at the canonical position between the ND5 and CYTB genes. Phylogenetic analysis based on CYTB gene places M. americana within Moronidae and confirms its close relationship with yellow perch (M. mississippiensis). This study provides a basic resource for further research on genetic structure and demographic history of M. americana. Grant no. NA14OAR4170087