The complete mitogenome data and phylogenetic positioning of the deep-sea penaeoid shrimps <i>Cerataspis monstrosa</i> (Penaeoidea, Aristeidae)

The deep-sea penaeoid shrimp <i>Cerataspis monstrosa</i> performs a vertical ontogenetic migration, with its early larval stages are typically found in surface waters, while adults inhabit the deep-sea. In this study, we present the complete mitogenome of <i>C. monstrosa</i>, which is 15,911 bp in length and comprises 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and a control region. Phylogenetic analysis indicates that <i>C. monstrosa</i> has closest genetic relationship with <i>Aristeus virilis</i> and is clustered within the Aristeidae family. The mitogenome of <i>C. monstrosa</i> provides valuable molecular data for further research into the evolution of penaeoid shrimps.