taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03EA87F4FF905E12DEB75DAAFAA9FEF1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389066/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389066	FIGURE 1. Specimens of Sarcocheilichthys hainanensis and S. nigripinnis examined.A. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; B. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	FIGURE 1. Specimens of Sarcocheilichthys hainanensis and S. nigripinnis examined.A. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; B. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF905E12DEB75DAAFAA9FEF1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389081/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389081	FIGURE 4. Lower lip of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12- 004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male.	FIGURE 4. Lower lip of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12- 004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF905E12DEB75DAAFAA9FEF1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389083/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389083	FIGURE 5. Dorsalfin markings ofthreeSarcocheilichthys species examined herein.A.S.hanjiangensis, holotype,NTOUP2008- 12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10- 014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	FIGURE 5. Dorsalfin markings ofthreeSarcocheilichthys species examined herein.A.S.hanjiangensis, holotype,NTOUP2008- 12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10- 014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF905E12DEB75DAAFAA9FEF1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389089/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389089	FIGURE 6. Head of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, showing tubercle and post-opercle marking patterns. A. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP-2008-12-005, 57.94 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP-2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP-2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	FIGURE 6. Head of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, showing tubercle and post-opercle marking patterns. A. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP-2008-12-005, 57.94 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP-2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP-2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF905E12DEB75DAAFAA9FEF1.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389091/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389091	FIGURE 7. Anus and female ovipositor of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, yellow arrow marks the position of anus, red arrow marks the finger-like protusions, green dot indicates anal fin origin, and yellow circle highlighting the opening of female ovipositor tube. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 53.95 mm SL, female; C. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; D. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male; E. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 90.18 mm SL, female.	FIGURE 7. Anus and female ovipositor of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, yellow arrow marks the position of anus, red arrow marks the finger-like protusions, green dot indicates anal fin origin, and yellow circle highlighting the opening of female ovipositor tube. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 53.95 mm SL, female; C. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; D. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male; E. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 90.18 mm SL, female.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389072/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389072	FIGURE 2. Fresh and preserved (lower) holotype of Sarcocheilichthys hanjiangensis, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	FIGURE 2. Fresh and preserved (lower) holotype of Sarcocheilichthys hanjiangensis, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389077/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389077	FIGURE 3. Left pharyngeal teeth of S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 50.69 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.01 mm. Photo taken by WC Chen.	FIGURE 3. Left pharyngeal teeth of S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 50.69 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.01 mm. Photo taken by WC Chen.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389081/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389081	FIGURE 4. Lower lip of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12- 004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male.	FIGURE 4. Lower lip of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12- 004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389083/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389083	FIGURE 5. Dorsalfin markings ofthreeSarcocheilichthys species examined herein.A.S.hanjiangensis, holotype,NTOUP2008- 12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10- 014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	FIGURE 5. Dorsalfin markings ofthreeSarcocheilichthys species examined herein.A.S.hanjiangensis, holotype,NTOUP2008- 12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10- 014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389089/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389089	FIGURE 6. Head of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, showing tubercle and post-opercle marking patterns. A. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP-2008-12-005, 57.94 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP-2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP-2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	FIGURE 6. Head of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, showing tubercle and post-opercle marking patterns. A. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP-2008-12-005, 57.94 mm SL, male; B. S. hainanensis, NTOUP-2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; C. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP-2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 0.1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389091/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389091	FIGURE 7. Anus and female ovipositor of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, yellow arrow marks the position of anus, red arrow marks the finger-like protusions, green dot indicates anal fin origin, and yellow circle highlighting the opening of female ovipositor tube. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 53.95 mm SL, female; C. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; D. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male; E. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 90.18 mm SL, female.	FIGURE 7. Anus and female ovipositor of three Sarcocheilichthys species examined herein, yellow arrow marks the position of anus, red arrow marks the finger-like protusions, green dot indicates anal fin origin, and yellow circle highlighting the opening of female ovipositor tube. A. S. hanjiangensis, holotype, NTOUP2008-12-004, 53.02 mm SL, male; B. S. hanjiangensis, paratype, NTOUP2008-12-005, 53.95 mm SL, female; C. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; D. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male; E. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 90.18 mm SL, female.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
03EA87F4FF955E1CDEB75AEFFAEBF9B9.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14389066/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14389066	FIGURE 1. Specimens of Sarcocheilichthys hainanensis and S. nigripinnis examined.A. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; B. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	FIGURE 1. Specimens of Sarcocheilichthys hainanensis and S. nigripinnis examined.A. S. hainanensis, NTOUP2013-05-026, 85.14 mm SL, male; B. S. nigripinnis, NTOUP2014-10-014, 92.11 mm SL, male. Scale bar = 1 mm.	2024-12-10	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En		Zenodo	biologists	Chen, I-Shiung;Li, Hsien-En			
