Long-term monitoring dataset of fish assemblages in rocky tidepools on the southern coast of Taiwan
Journal
Scientific Data
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-12-01
Author(s)
Ho, Lin Tai
Wang, Shen Chih
Shao, Kwang Tsao
Chen, I. Shiung
HUNGYEN CHEN
Abstract
Long-term data of fish assemblages collected in the rocky intertidal zone provides a valuable resource for elucidating the temporal variations in species diversity and intertidal ecosystems. In this study, we describe a long-term time-series dataset of fish collected by counting the number of anesthetized fish at sampling stations in the rocky tidepools on the southern coast of Taiwan. The species assemblages were monitored seasonally at the two stations for 16 y (2000–2008 and 2012–2018). In total, 86 samples containing 5137 individuals belonging to 82 species were recorded. Our data can be used for elucidating the temporal variations in fish assemblages and intertidal ecosystems and as background information for the resilience of the fish community conservation in coastal areas. The current study presents valuable data for researchers to understand the temporal and spatial variations in species abundance, richness, diversity, and composition in relation to climate change, environmental factors, and human activities.
Subjects
COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; PATTERNS; HABITAT
Publisher
NATURE PORTFOLIO