ReptTraits: a comprehensive dataset of ecological traits in reptiles

Oleksandra Oskyrko, Chunrong Mi, Shai Meiri, Weiguo Du*

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Abstract

Trait datasets are increasingly being used in studies investigating eco-evolutionary theory and global conservation initiatives. Reptiles are emerging as a key group for studying these questions because their traits are crucial for understanding the ability of animals to cope with environmental changes and their contributions to ecosystem processes. We collected data from earlier databases, and the primary literature to create an up-to-date dataset of reptilian traits, encompassing 40 traits from 12060 species of reptiles (Archelosauria: Crocodylia and Testudines, Rhynchocephalia, and Squamata: Amphisbaenia, Sauria, and Serpentes). The data were gathered from 1288 sources published between 1820 and 2023. The dataset includes morphological, physiological, behavioral, and life history traits, as well as information on the availability of genetic data, IUCN Red List assessments, and population trends.

Original languageEnglish
Article number243
JournalScientific data
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Natural Science Foundation of China32030013, 32300420, 32330067
Alliance of International Science Organizations2022ANP10120

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