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The mitochondrial genome of the coral Porites lobata was sequenced using ezRAD. The assembled genome consists of 18,647 bp, including 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes and two transfer RNA genes. The gene arrangement was consistent with other scleractinian coral mitochondrial genomes. The sequence was strikingly similar to Porites okinawensis , indicating the necessity for further systematic work to resolve phylogenetic relationships in the genus Porites ., Competing Interests: The authors report that they have no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper., (© 2016 The Author(s). Published by Taylor & Francis.)