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| Author(s): |
Bano, Balint
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Bolotovskiy, Aleksey
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Levin, Boris
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Mattox, George M. T.
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Cetra, Mauricio
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Czegledi, Istvan
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Takacs, Peter
Total Authors: 7
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | DATA IN BRIEF; v. 54, p. 6-pg., 2024-05-19. |
| Abstract | |
Scales of the ray finned fishes can be used for multiple purposes. Beside others by their specific structure and elemental composition they are usable for age determination and food-web researches. Additionally, just their presence, absence, shape, location, or numbers could provide a reliable taxonomic information. The fish scales show remarkable size variation also, which characteristics provide reliable information about the environmental needs of freshwater fish. But till now this information was not interpretable and comparable in the absence of a sufficiently large and detailed database. In this study we provide a database which can facilitate the further complex comparative studies. Our dataset consists of 2954 scale photos characterising 193 freshwater fish species. All photos have a uniquely identification code showing exactly which species the scale belongs to. In addition to the photos, our database includes a table showing the exact taxonomic classification of the studied species, the average body profile-index, and the relative (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/01970-4 - Integrating morphological and molecular data in the taxonomic and phylogenetic study of the miniature fish Priocharax Weitzman & Vari (Teleostei, Characiformes, Characidae) |
| Grantee: | George Mendes Taliaferro Mattox |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants |