New mitochondrial genomic resources for the freshwater fishes of the Sanaga river (Cameroon)
This study presents the first complete mitochondrial genome dataset for nine freshwater fish species from the Sanaga basin, spanning four teleost orders: Siluriformes, Characiformes, Cypriniformes, and Cichliformes. A total of 39 specimens were sequenced using Illumina NovaSeq, and mitogenomes were assembled and annotated. These new genomic resources fill a critical gap in the molecular documentation of African freshwater fishes and provide valuable reference for future comparative and evolutionary studies. Overall, this work establishes the foundation for a regional mitochondrial inventory and offers new perspectives for taxonomy, phylogeography, and the conservation of ichthyofaunal diversity in the Sanaga river.