1) Data content: species list and distribution data of Phrynocephalus and Eremais in Junggar basin, including class, order, family, genus, species, and detailed distribution information including country, province, city and county; 2) Data source and processing method: Based on the field survey of amphibians and reptiles in Junggar Basin and adjacent arid desert area from 2007 to 2019, and recording the species composition and distribution range of Phrynocephalus and Eremias in this area; 3) Data quality description: the investigation, collection and identification of samples are all conducted by professionals, and the collection of samples, longitude, latitude and altitude information are checked to ensure the quality of distribution data; 4) Data application results and prospects: Through comprehensive analysis of the dataset, the list of species diversity and distribution can provide important data for biodiversity cataloguing in arid central Asia, and provide scientific basis for assessing biodiversity pattern and formulating conservation strategies.

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Guo, X. (2019). Species list and distribution of Phrynocephalus and Eremias lizards in the Junggar Depression. A Big Earth Data Platform for Three Poles, DOI: 10.11888/Ecolo.tpdc.270386. CSTR: 18406.11.Ecolo.tpdc.270386. (Download the reference： RIS | Bibtex )

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References literature

1.Liu, J., Ananjeva, N.B., Chirikova, M.A., Milto, K.D., & Guo X. (2014). Molecular assessment and taxonomic status of the rapid racerunner (Eremias velox complex) with particular attention to the populations in northwestern China. Asian Herpetological Research, 5(1), 12-25. (View Details )

2.Gong, X., Liu, J., Zhou, T., Song,Q., Guo, X. (2018). Taxonomical Status of Eremias arguta from Bole City and Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Sichuan Journal of Zoology, 37(4), 387-399 (View Details | Download )

3.Liu, J., Guo, X., Chen, D., Li, J., Yue, B., & Zeng, X. (2019). Diversification and historical demography of the rapid racerunner (Eremias velox) in relation to geological history and Pleistocene climatic oscillations in arid Central Asia. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 130, 244-258. (View Details | Download )

4.Liu, J., (2019). Molecular phylogeny and phylogeography of Eremias velox complex and Eremias multiocellata complex. Doctor Disseration. Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. (View Details | Download )

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Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road-A CAS Strategic Priority A Program (No:XDA20000000)

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