Complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of Golden trevally Gnathanodon speciosus (Forsskal, 1775) and the phylogenetic analysis of Carangidae

In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Gnathanodon speciosus was determined. The entire mitochondrial DNA sequence is 16,555 bp in length and consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, two ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis was performed using 13 PCGs showing that G. speciosus belongs to the Carangidae family, and is most closely related to the species in genera Caranx and Megalaspis.