# Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the South Korean Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo spp. kiautschenis (Strigiformes; Strigidae)

## TL;DR

This study provides the first complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the South Korean Eurasian eagle-owl, an endangered species.

## Contribution

The paper presents the first complete mitochondrial genome of Bubo bubo kiautschenis from South Korea.

## Key findings

- The mitochondrial genome is 18,957 bp long and includes 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNAs, 23 tRNAs, and two control regions.
- Phylogenetic analysis shows B. bubo is grouped within the Strigidae family.
- The genome has a high AT content (52.1%) with nucleotide composition of 29.6% A, 22.5% T, 33.8% C, and 14.1% G.

## Abstract

Genomic data of the Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo Kiautschenis; B. bubo), an endangered species in South Korea is lacking. This study presents its first complete mitochondrial genome of Bubo bubo (GenBank accession no. OR756278). The resulting mitochondrial genome was 18,957 bp long and included two ribosomal RNAs, 13 protein-coding genes, 23 transfer RNAs, and two control regions, respectively. The mitogenome of B. bubo consisted of 29.6% A, 22.5% T, 33.8% C, 14.1% G, and 52.1% AT. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that B. bubo individuals were well grouped within the Strigidae.