arXiv:2606.03156v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We describe a versioned cross-domain dataset of 410,499 active tropical species (working snapshot 2026-04-20) spanning three applied subdomains -- tropical_plants, tropical_aquatic, and tropical_pets -- that share a commercial and regulatory life cycle but are distributed across kingdom-organised biodiversity infrastructures. The resource joins taxonomic identifiers from GBIF, Plants of the World Online, iNaturalist, NCBI Taxonomy, the Catalogue of Life and the Encyclopedia of Life, and adds three original layers: a cross-domain ontology that re-
This is a new dataset announcement typical for arXiv, reflecting ongoing research in biodiversity data management.
It is important for researchers and organizations focused on biodiversity, conservation, and regulatory compliance for tropical species, but has limited broader strategic implications.
The availability of a new, versioned dataset with cross-domain ontology and Chinese vernacular names specifically for tropical species is now available for researchers.
- · Biodiversity researchers
- · Conservation organizations
- · Regulatory agencies
Improved data availability for tropical species research and regulation.
Potentially more accurate identification and tracking of species subject to commercial and regulatory processes.
Enhanced efforts in combating illegal wildlife trade, particularly in Chinese-speaking regions.
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