The catalogue of animal type specimens in Shennongjia, Hubei Province, China

A comprehensive catalogue of animal type specimens from Shennongjia, Hubei Province, China, has been compiled, encompassing 915 species across 3 phyla, 8 classes, 31 orders, and 187 families. This dataset, built upon existing records, includes verified and refined information on vertebrates (7 species) and invertebrates (908 species), along with 14 invalidated type specimens. Each entry details taxonomic validity, classification, specimen quantities (holotypes, allotypes, paratypes), collection locations, dates, original deposition sites, Shennongjia exclusivity, references, and notes. This resource significantly advances taxonomic research and provides critical data for biodiversity conservation in Hubei Province and southwestern mountainous forest ecosystems.

Wu, N., Lei, B., Zhou, Y., & Xie, Z. (2020). The catalogue of animal type specimens in Shennongjia, Hubei Province, China. China Scientific Data, 5(2), 21. https://doi.org/10.11922/csdata.2019.0042.zh