The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Xingkai topmouth culter (Culter alburnus).

The complete sequence of the mitochondrial genome of Culter alburnus was determined to be 16,622 bp in length by Sanger sequencing technology, and to contain 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes and 2 ribosomal genes. Its total A + T content is 55.99%. 6 CSBs (CSB-1, CSB-2, CSB-3, CSB-D, CSB-E and CSB-F) and 1TAS were identified in the control region; the control region also included a 2 bp tandem repeat with 8 repeat times.