Complete chloroplast genome sequence and phylogenetic analysis of <i>Gloiopeltis furcata</i> (Gigartinales, Florideophyceae)

<i>Gloiopeltis furcata</i> is an annual red alga of Endocladiaceae, Florideophyceae, showing high economic and medical values. The chloroplast genome is instrumental for evolutionary studies, yet that of <i>G. furcata</i> remains unreported. Here, the chloroplast genome of <i>G. furcata</i> was assembled and analyzed. The genome size is 177,606 bp, which contains 184 genes (152 protein-coding genes, 29 tRNAs, and 3 rRNAs).  Four simple sequence repeat (SSR) types were detected. The AGA-encoded arginine had the highest relative synonymous codon usage (RSCU) value, while CGG-encoded arginine had the lowest. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that <i>G. furcata</i> is a sister to <i>Chondrus crispus</i>.