cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.15468/2k9pwm
title: A new species of the genus Rhabdophis Fitzinger, 1843 (Squamata: Colubridae) from the Hoang Lien range, northwest Vietnam

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Kane, Daniel, Tapley, Benjamin, La, Toi Van, Nguyen, Luan Thanh (2023): A new species of the genus Rhabdophis Fitzinger, 1843 (Squamata: Colubridae) from the Hoang Lien range, northwest Vietnam. Zootaxa 5343 (2): 101-125, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5343.2.1, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5343.2.1AbstractWe describe a new species of the Natricinae genus Rhabdophis Fitzinger, 1843 from the Hoang Lien range, northwest Vietnam. The new species is distinct from all congeneric species on the grounds of morphometric and molecular data. The new species is most similar to Rhabdophis leonardi in terms of morphology but can be distinguished from it based on differences in maxillary tooth count, scalation, and genetic data. A sequence on GenBank from a Rhabdophis specimen collected in Honghe, Yunnan, China was identical to the species we describe, and it is likely that the new species is not restricted to Vietnam. As a priority, future work should focus on determining the distribution of this species, as well as understanding population and life history traits such as reproductive rate.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18042623
title: Table A 1. Uncorrected genetic distances for 12 S, 16 S, c in An elusive new species of gymnophthalmid lizard (Cercosaurinae, Selvasaura) from the Andes of northern Peru

description: Table A1. Uncorrected genetic distances for 12S, 16S, c-mos, and ND4 within Selvasaura.
12S1231. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151195.73. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127984.85.74. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128915.76.34.816S1. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151194.73. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127984.95.24. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128915.25.24.7c-mos1. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151190.33. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127980.50.84. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128910.30.50.8ND41. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 15119-3. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 12798-13.74. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 12891-13.014.0
description: Published as part of Echevarria, Lourdes Y., Venegas, Pablo J., Garcia-Ayachi, Luis A. & Nunes, Pedro M. Sales, 2021, An elusive new species of gymnophthalmid lizard (Cercosaurinae, Selvasaura) from the Andes of northern Peru, pp. 177 in Evolutionary Systematics 5 (2) on page 177, DOI: 10.3897/evolsyst.5.68520
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18042622
title: Table A 1. Uncorrected genetic distances for 12 S, 16 S, c in An elusive new species of gymnophthalmid lizard (Cercosaurinae, Selvasaura) from the Andes of northern Peru

description: Table A1. Uncorrected genetic distances for 12S, 16S, c-mos, and ND4 within Selvasaura.
12S1231. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151195.73. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127984.85.74. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128915.76.34.816S1. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151194.73. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127984.95.24. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128915.25.24.7c-mos1. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 151190.33. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 127980.50.84. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 128910.30.50.8ND41. Selvasaura brava MUSM 327382. Selvasaura evasa CORBIDI 15119-3. Selvasaura sp. Ecuador QCAZ 12798-13.74. Selvasaura sp. QCAZ 12891-13.014.0
description: Published as part of Echevarria, Lourdes Y., Venegas, Pablo J., Garcia-Ayachi, Luis A. & Nunes, Pedro M. Sales, 2021, An elusive new species of gymnophthalmid lizard (Cercosaurinae, Selvasaura) from the Andes of northern Peru, pp. 177 in Evolutionary Systematics 5 (2) on page 177, DOI: 10.3897/evolsyst.5.68520
DOI: 10.15468/wpk598
title: Ligularia monocephala (Asteraceae, Senecioneae), a remarkable new species from Hubei, China

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Fei, Wen-Qun, Deng, Tao, Wang, Long (2022): Ligularia monocephala (Asteraceae, Senecioneae), a remarkable new species from Hubei, China. PhytoKeys 189: 51-60, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.189.80016, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.189.80016
DOI: 10.15468/e5s3a6
title: On the identity of west Saharan geckos of the Tarentola ephippiata complex (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae), with comments on an extreme case of syntopy with their close relative T. annularis

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article and, Thore Koppetsch, Böhme, Wolfgang (2022): On the identity of west Saharan geckos of the Tarentola ephippiata complex (Squamata: Phyllodactylidae), with comments on an extreme case of syntopy with their close relative T. annularis. African Journal of Herpetology 71 (2): 139-159, DOI: 10.1080/21564574.2022.2055652, URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/21564574.2022.2055652ABSTRACTARTICLE HISTORYTarentola geckos have a widespread geographic distribution and occur both in the Palearctic and Afrotropical realms, as well as the Neotropical region. Particularly, across North Africa phenotypically similar and cryptic species can be found, like the west Saharan members of the T. ephippiata complex. However, the taxonomic relationships and phylogeographic patterns of these geckos are not fully understood. Here we show that some specimens of Tarentola geckos from Mauritania and southern Morocco previously identified as T. hoggarensis can actually be assigned to T. panousei, a taxon treated as a synonym until now. Because the corresponding type specimen has apparently been lost, we designate a neotype for T. panousei referring to a suitable specimen from the type locality. Based on a morphological examination of the neotype and comparative material we provide a detailed redescription of T. panousei and evaluation of its diagnostic characters. Moreover, we report on a syntopic occurrence of T. annularis and T. panousei on an isolated acacia tree in the Western Sahara and the (micro) habitat use of both species.
DOI: 10.15468/5xewmw
title: A new bluish-leaved Syagrus (Arecaceae) from an overlooked OCBIL in the Espinhaco Range (Brazil)

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Sant'Anna-Santos, Bruno Francisco, Micheli, Rafael, Carvalho, Luiz Fernando Lima, Soffiatti, Patricia (2023): A new bluish-leaved Syagrus (Arecaceae) from an overlooked OCBIL in the Espinhaco Range (Brazil). Plant Ecology and Evolution 156 (2): 129-145, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.101027, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.101027
DOI: 10.15468/7edhcy
title: Comprehensive molecular and morphological analysis of Brachystemma calycinum and Stellaria ovatifolia in the tribe Alsineae (Caryophyllaceae)

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Wang, Wen-Qiao, Su, Zhi-Wei, Ma, Zhong-Hui (2023): Comprehensive molecular and morphological analysis of Brachystemma calycinum and Stellaria ovatifolia in the tribe Alsineae (Caryophyllaceae). PhytoKeys 220: 1-16, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.220.96126, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.220.96126
DOI: 10.15468/gzmz2b
title: Integrative taxonomic evidence for a new species of the short-legged toads Brachytarsophrys (Anura, Megophryidae) from Guangxi, China

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Wu, Xiangjian, Pan, Yuanqiang, Xiao, Wei, Chen, Ju, Yu, Guohua, Wei, Xinkui (2025): Integrative taxonomic evidence for a new species of the short-legged toads Brachytarsophrys (Anura, Megophryidae) from Guangxi, China. Zoosystematics and Evolution 101 (4): 1369-1382, DOI: 10.3897/zse.101.157834AbstractCurrently, the genus Brachytarsophrys contains nine species. In this study, we describe a new species of Brachytarsophrys, named Brachytarsophrys guilinensis sp. nov., from northeastern Guangxi, China, based on morphological, molecular, and acoustic evidence. This new species can be distinguished from other known congeners by the combination of the following morphological characters: (1) smaller body size (SVL 70.0‒ 81.9 mm in eight adult males); (2) head wider than long, with head width nearly 1.5 times the length and about half of the SVL; (3) tongue broad and round, feebly notched; (4) male with nuptial pad on the dorsal surface of the first and second fingers; (5) hind limbs relatively short and robust, heels not meeting when legs are positioned at a right angle to the body; (6) tibiotarsal articulation reaching the angle of the mouth when hind limbs are extended forward alongside the body; (7) absence of outer metatarsal tubercle, with the inner metatarsal tubercle oval and approximately equal to the first toe; (8) fingers without webbing; toes with incomplete webbing, webbing formula: I 1 - 2 II 1 - 2 III 1 ½ - 3 - IV 3 - - 1 ½ V; (9) lateral fringes on toes wide; (10) several warts on the outer side of the upper eyelid, with one being relatively larger. Phylogenetic analyses based on mitochondrial 16 S rRNA, COI, and Cytb genes revealed that this new species is more closely related to B. popei and B. orientalis than to other known species, with strong Bayesian posterior probability and moderate bootstrap support. More studies are necessary to clarify the taxonomy and species diversity of the genus Brachytarsophrys in Guangxi, China.
DOI: 10.15468/judy8m
title: A new species of Cinnamomum (Lauraceae) from southwestern China

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Yang, Zhi, Deng, Chaoyi, Wang, Lulu, Ban, Qiming, Yang, Yong (2022): A new species of Cinnamomum (Lauraceae) from southwestern China. PhytoKeys 202: 35-44, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.202.76344, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.202.76344
DOI: 10.15468/n73tmc
title: First record of Engyprosopon hureaui (Actinopterygii, Pleuronectiformes, Bothidae) from Taiwan, with a revised key to Engyprosopon in Taiwan

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Su, Yo, Cheng, Yu-Nung, Shyu, Jeng-Feng (2025): First record of Engyprosopon hureaui (Actinopterygii, Pleuronectiformes, Bothidae) from Taiwan, with a revised key to Engyprosopon in Taiwan. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 55: 93-99, DOI: 10.3897/aiep.55.146367AbstractThe Hureau’s flounder, Engyprosopon hureaui Quéro et Golani, 1990 is first recorded from Taiwan based on a female specimen and fresh photographs of an unretained specimen. Even though it has been recorded from sparse localities in the Indo – West Pacific, it has never been recorded from Taiwan. The presently reported specimen fills the distribution gap in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between Japan and New Caledonia. A detailed description of the specimen is provided and compared to data of other specimens, with morphological variations noted. Additionally, a revised key to the 12 species of Engyprosopon from Taiwan is provided.
DOI: 10.15468/jda496
title: A new species of Pinalia (Orchidaceae) with bell-shaped flowers from the mossy forest of southern Mindanao, Philippines

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Saavedra, Aljohn Jay L., Pitogo, Kier Mitchel E., Boos, Ronny (2023): A new species of Pinalia (Orchidaceae) with bell-shaped flowers from the mossy forest of southern Mindanao, Philippines. Phytotaxa 626 (2): 93-100, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.626.2.2, URL: https://phytotaxa.mapress.com/pt/article/download/phytotaxa.626.2.2/51298AbstractWe present the first orchid species described from the Mount Busa Key Biodiversity Area (KBA 196) in southern Mindanao, Philippines. The new species was discovered growing on moss-covered tree trunks in the upper montane forest. It is primarily distinguished among the genus Pinalia by its very short inflorescence that bears few, closely spaced and relatively large campanulate flowers with trilobed, weakly keeled labellum and a dentate callus on disc. The discovery of this species brings the total number of Pinalia in the Philippines to 39. More importantly, it highlights the need for more field-based research on the flora of southern Mindanao to alleviate knowledge shortfalls that continue to limit our understanding of the region’s biodiversity.
DOI: 10.15468/5z42bv
title: A new species of Scathophaga Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Scathophagidae) from Kyrgyzstan

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Ozerov, A. L., Krivosheina, M. G. (2024): A new species of Scathophaga Meigen, 1803 (Diptera: Scathophagidae) from Kyrgyzstan. Far Eastern Entomologist 497: 1-5, DOI: 10.25221/fee.497.1, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.25221/fee.497.1
DOI: 10.15468/dfc8t6
title: A NEW GENUS OF ARANEOID SPIDERS (ARANEI: ARANEOIDAE) FROM NORTHERN INDIA

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Marusik, Y. M. (2023): A NEW GENUS OF ARANEOID SPIDERS (ARANEI: ARANEOIDAE) FROM NORTHERN INDIA. Far Eastern Entomologist 489: 1-7, DOI: 10.25221/fee.489.1, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.25221/fee.489.1
DOI: 10.15468/jjzy85
title: Gomphonema bicepiformis sp. nov., a new diatom species (Bacillariophyta) from a stream in Zhejiang, China

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Zhang, Wei, Shang, Guang-Xia, Kociolek, J. Patrick, Wang, Li-Qing, Tan, Hong-Xin (2018): Gomphonema bicepiformis sp. nov., a new diatom species (Bacillariophyta) from a stream in Zhejiang, China. Phytotaxa 375 (4): 274-282, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.375.4.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.375.4.3AbstractDuring a survey of freshwater diatoms from Shibadukeng stream in the Xianju County, Zhejiang Province, China, a new gomphonemoid species, Gomphonema bicepiformis sp. nov. has been recorded. The new species is diagnosed from all others in the genus based on morphology as observed with both light and scanning electron microscopy. Valves of Gomphonema bicepiformis are lanceolate with a gibbous central region. The headpole is broadly rounded, clearly capitate and the footpole is also broadly rounded, capitate. The axial area is wide, lanceolate-rhombic, broad at mid-valve, reaching 3/4 of the total breadth. There are circular to irregularly-shaped depressions in the axial area on the exterior of the valve surface often appearing as light spots in LM. The new species was compared with G. biceps, G. obstipum, G. manubrium, G. pyrenaicum, G. guayabense and G. nipponica, all of which resemble Gomphonema bicepiformis in outline, but differ from the new species in specific details of size, striae density, and extent of the axial area. This species occurs in relatively low conductivity and clean water in Zhejiang, China.
DOI: 10.15468/fxe8ae
title: Pyrenochaetopsis tabarestanensis (Cucurbitariaceae, Pleosporales), a new species isolated from rice farms in north Iran

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Papizadeh, Moslem, Soudi, Mohammad Reza, Amini, Leila, Wijayawardene, Nalin N., Hyde, Kevin D. (2017): Pyrenochaetopsis tabarestanensis (Cucurbitariaceae, Pleosporales), a new species isolated from rice farms in north Iran. Phytotaxa 297 (1): 15-28, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.297.1.2, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.297.1.2AbstractA pyrenochaeta-like species was isolated from soil in rice farms in Mazandaran Province (formerly Tabarestan), Iran. Phylogenetic analyses of SSU, LSU, ITS, β- tubulin and actin sequence data showed that the new collection clustered with species in Pyrenochaetopsis sensu stricto. In morphology, phylogeny and physiological characters, the new strains are distinct from other species, thus, they are introduced as a new species viz. P. tabarestanensis. Illustrations, descriptions and taxonomic notes are provided for P. tabarestanensis. Additionally, the phylogenetic relationships of Pyrenochaeta and Pyrenochaetopsis species in Cucurbitariaceae is discussed.
DOI: 10.15468/8bt88z
title: Redescription of Acartia (Acanthacartia) italica Steuer, 1910 (Copepoda, Calanoida), and description of the developmental stages from the small saline Lake Rogoznica, Adriatic Sea

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Kršinić, Frano, Boxshall, Geoff A. (2024): Redescription of Acartia (Acanthacartia) italica Steuer, 1910 (Copepoda, Calanoida), and description of the developmental stages from the small saline Lake Rogoznica, Adriatic Sea. Zootaxa 5543 (4): 539-571, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5543.4.3, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5543.4.3AbstractIn Lake Rogoznica, a small saline and eutrophic lake on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the copepod Acartia (Acanthacartia) italica Steuer, 1910 is common, occasionally as an extremely dense population. This phenomenon provided an opportunity for a redescription of the adults and for description of the developmental stages. The segmentation and setation patterns of the antennules, antennae and mandibles of A. italica are analysed in detail through the naupliar and copepodid phases and the other limbs are analysed through the copepodid phase. In addition, wider comparisons are made with available data for other species of the subgenus Acanthacartia Steuer, 1915.
DOI: 10.15468/qkjwb6
title: Mesophleps oxycedrella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in association with Juniperus excelsa (Cupressaceae) in Bulgaria

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Ruseva, Stoyka, Zlatkov, Boyan, Zaemdzhikova, Gergana (2020): Mesophleps oxycedrella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in association with Juniperus excelsa (Cupressaceae) in Bulgaria. ZooNotes 2020 (160): 1-4, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.12807541Abstract. Mesophleps oxycedrella (Millière, 1871) is recorded for the first time in Bulgaria, feeding on female cones of Juniperus excelsa M.-Bieb. Photographs of the moth and female genitalia are provided.
DOI: 10.15468/tkqvvv
title: Baeocera chamba sp. nov., an unusual new Scaphisomatini (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae) from North India

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Löbl, Ivan (2023): Baeocera chamba sp. nov., an unusual new Scaphisomatini (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae) from North India. Acta Musei Moraviae, Scientiae biologicae 108 (1 - 2): 35-38, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10135916LÖBL I. 2023: Baeocera chamba sp. nov., an unusual new Scaphisomatini (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Scaphidiinae) from North India. Acta Musei Moraviae, Scientie biologicae 108(1-2): 35 38. A new species of Baeocera is described from Uttarakhand, Chamba District. It is notable by its unique aedeagal characters. The external characters provide also features clearly separating the species from all Indian and Himalayan congeners.
DOI: 10.15468/3n4kcu
title: A new replacement name for Gentianella scopulorum Glenny (Gentianaceae)

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Deshmukh, Umakant Bhoopati, Kottaimuthu, Ramalingam (2021): A new replacement name for Gentianella scopulorum Glenny (Gentianaceae). Phytotaxa 518 (3): 239-240, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.518.3.6, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.518.3.6
DOI: 10.15468/bfm5dk
title: Termitotrox icarus sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae): a new termitophilous beetle from Myanmar with observations of carrying behavior by host termites

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Kakizoe, Showtaro, Liang, Wei-Ren, Myint, Khin Mar, Maruyama, Munetoshi (2020): Termitotrox icarus sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae): a new termitophilous beetle from Myanmar with observations of carrying behavior by host termites. Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 60 (2): 427-436, DOI: 10.37520/aemnp.2020.27Abstract. A new species of scarab beetle, Termitotrox icarus sp. nov., is described from central Myanmar, being the third representative of the genus Termitotrox Reichensperger, 1915 from the Indo-Chinese Subregion of the Oriental Region. The majority of the type series was collected from the walls of fungus garden chambers built in the nests of the termite Odontotermes proformosanus Ahmad, 1965. Termitotrox icarus sp. nov. can be easily distinguished from the known Termitotrox as it possesses wing-shaped trichomes on the elytra, the more elongate habitus shape in dorsal view, the basomedian section of pronotum not protruding backwards, a pair of distinct costae on the pronotal basomedian section strongly developed, a median costa on anterior pronotal margin strongly developed, the elytral striae narrower than interstriae, the lack of trichomes at the base of elytral sutural stria, and a mid-range body length of 1.5–1.9 mm. The ‘carrying behavior’ by the host termites is reported for the first time for Termitotrox and a strategy for the dispersal of flightless termitophilous scarabs is hypothesized.
DOI: 10.15468/jbmk9d
title: A new purple-flowered Butia (Arecaceae) from the highlands of the Chapada dos Veadeiros (Brazil)

description: This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Sant'Anna-Santos, Bruno Francisco (2023): A new purple-flowered Butia (Arecaceae) from the highlands of the Chapada dos Veadeiros (Brazil). Plant Ecology and Evolution 156 (3): 383-398, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.110654, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.110654
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30939458
title: CrustThick: a biocrust thickness dataset (review version)

description: <i>Geographic coordinates in this review version have been generalized to integer degrees to protect sensitive site locations. Precise coordinates will be released upon publication.</i><b>Motivation: </b>As a self-organising principle and land-atmosphere interface, biological soil crusts (biocrusts) are fundamental components of dryland ecosystems, regulating hydrological processes, stabilising soil surfaces, and enhancing nutrient accumulation. Despite their ecological importance, the physical structure of biocrusts—particularly thickness—remains poorly quantified due to a lack of thickness data, which substantially limits our ability to conduct cross-regional comparisons and incorporate this key characteristic into ecosystem models. This is particularly true in the context of global change. Therefore, this study compiled the first dataset of biocrust thickness.<b>Main Types of Variables Included:</b> Geographic information, biocrust type, cover and thickness, habitat, sampling year and source.<b>Spatial Location and Grain:</b> Northern China drylands; point-based records from transect surveys and fixed-site observations.<b>Time Period and Grain:</b> 2004–2024; single-event or short-term surveys.<b>Major Taxa and Level of Measurement:</b> Cyanobacteria, moss and lichen crusts (mm-scale thickness); partial records also include habitat vegetation cover (herbaceous, shrub).<b>Software Format: </b>`.csv` files with metadata.