Description
Data Records
The data in this sampling event resource has been published as a Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A), which is a standardized format for sharing biodiversity data as a set of one or more data tables. The core data table contains 7,424 records.
2 extension data tables also exist. An extension record supplies extra information about a core record. The number of records in each extension data table is illustrated below.
This IPT archives the data and thus serves as the data repository. The data and resource metadata are available for download in the downloads section. The versions table lists other versions of the resource that have been made publicly available and allows tracking changes made to the resource over time.
Versions
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How to cite
Researchers should cite this work as follows:
Tseng Y, Yang J, Tzeng H, Yeh W, Sun Y, Lin L, Wang C, Ou C, Lu K, Chen H (2026). Long-term Ecological Survey of Alpine Ecosystems in the Mount Syue Area. Version 1.0. Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters. Samplingevent dataset. https://ipt.taibif.tw/resource?r=mt-syue-alpine-ecosystem&v=1.0
Rights
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The publisher and rights holder of this work is Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) License.
GBIF Registration
This resource has been registered with GBIF, and assigned the following GBIF UUID: 36055d44-55e8-49e7-809f-fff5ae1a22c2. Shei-Pa National Park Headquarters publishes this resource, and is itself registered in GBIF as a data publisher endorsed by Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility.
Keywords
Occurrence; Observation; Mount Syue; Taiwan; alpine ecosystem; biodiversity; ecological survey; species occurrence; long-term monitoring
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- 台中市國光路250號 國立中興大學森林學系
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- 屏東縣內埔鄉學府路一號 屏東科技大學野生動物保育所
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Geographic Coverage
The dataset covers the alpine ecosystems of Syue Mountain (雪山) within Shei-Pa National Park (雪霸國家公園), spanning Miaoli County (苗栗縣) and Taichung City (臺中市), Taiwan. Surveys were conducted along the main peak trail from the trailhead (ca. 2,160 m a.s.l.) to the summit area (max. 3,924 m a.s.l.), with focal sampling areas at Qika Villa (七卡山莊), Crying Slope (哭坡), East Peak (雪山東峰), Sanliujiu Shelter (三六九山莊), Black Forest (黑森林), and the main glacial cirque (圈谷). The study area also extends to the adjacent Zuichi (翠池) area. Biological surveys cover vascular plants, bryophytes, insects, birds, and mammals across subalpine conifer forest, alpine bamboo grassland, and post-fire shrubland habitats. 本資料集涵蓋位於雪霸國家公園境內（跨苗栗縣與臺中市）雪山高山生態系的調查資料。調查沿雪山主峰步道進行，自登山口（約海拔 2,160 公尺）至主峰區域（最高 3,924 公尺），主要調查樣區包括七卡山莊、哭坡、雪山東峰、三六九山莊、黑森林及圈谷。調查範圍亦延伸至鄰近之翠池地區。生物調查對象涵蓋維管束植物、苔蘚植物、昆蟲、鳥類及哺乳類，分布於亞高山針葉林、高山箭竹草生地及火燒後灌叢等棲地類型。
| Bounding Coordinates | South West [24.38, 121.216], North East [24.395, 121.3] |
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Taxonomic Coverage
The dataset encompasses five major organismal groups surveyed across the alpine ecosystems of Syue Mountain. Vascular plants (Magnoliophyta, Pteridophyta, Lycopodiophyta, Coniferophyta) and bryophytes (Bryophyta, Marchantiophyta) together represent the plant component, totalling 324 species across 93 families. Insects (Insecta) form the largest animal group with 313 species. Birds (Aves) are represented by 122 species, and mammals (Mammalia) by 27 species. In total, the dataset includes 795 taxa across all groups, derived from 50,703 occurrence records. 本資料集涵蓋雪山高山生態系調查的五大生物類群。植物部分包含維管束植物（被子植物門、蕨類植物門、石松植物門、裸子植物門）及苔蘚植物（蘚類植物門、苔類植物門），共 93 科 324 種。動物部分以昆蟲綱物種數最多，共 313 種；鳥綱 122 種；哺乳綱 27 種。全資料集共收錄 795 個分類群，來自 50,703 筆出現紀錄。
| Phylum | Bryophyta, Marchantiophyta, Arthropoda, Lycopodiophyta, Chordata, Pteridophyta, Magnoliophyta, Mollusca, Coniferophyta |
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| Class | Bryopsida, Jungermanniopsida, Filicopsida, Arachnida, Liliopsida, Aves, Bivalvia, Mammalia, Lycopodiopsida, Chilopoda, Pinopsida, Magnoliopsida, non-insect, Insecta, Malacostraca |
| Order | Celastrales, Buxbaumiales, Psocoptera, Dipsacales, Urticales, Geraniales, Polytrichales, Rhamnales, Asterales, Hemiptera, Papaverales, Ebenales, Opiliones, Artiodactyla, Galliformes, Ericales, Phasmida, Passeriformes, Plantaginales, Chiroptera, Homoptera, Polygalales, Scorpiones, Class Chilopoda, Scrophulariales, Apodiformes, Blattaria, Lamiales, Gleicheniales, Carnivora, Caryophyllales, Collembola, Dicranales, Thysanoptera, Neuroptera, Cyperales, Dermaptera, Primate, Lycopodiales, Diplura, Rosales, Archaeognatha, Orthotrichales, Araneae, Pinales, Gentianales, Plecoptera, Class Aves, Theales, Lepidoptera, Ophioglossales, Grimmiales, non-insect, Orchidales, Santalales, Diptera, Polygonales, Capparales, Trichoptera, Violales, Cuculiformes, Metzgeriales, Pseudoscorpiones, Hypnales, Jungermanniales, Fagales, Ranunculales, Ciconiiformes, Porellales, Myrtales, Bryales, Leucodontales, Orthoptera, Polypodiales, Campanulales, Coleoptera, Columbiformes, Pottiales, Salicales, Taxales, Mecoptera, Hymenoptera, Liliales, Juncales, Marchantiales, Rubiales, Primulales, Rodentia, Strigiformes, Piciformes, Acari, Insectivora, Isopoda, Apiales |
Temporal Coverage
| Start Date / End Date | 2009-02-01 / 2013-11-26 |
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Project Data
The project is titled "Long-term Ecological Survey of Alpine Ecosystems in the Mount Syue Area," commissioned by the Shei-Pa National Park Administration. The core objective is to collect, integrate, and enhance data on biotic and abiotic factors—including plants, insects, birds, mammals, microclimate, and soil—to construct a comprehensive long-term monitoring system. Through standardized monitoring methods, the project explores the mechanisms of community succession and evaluates the potential impacts of global climate change on the alpine ecosystem to provide a scientific basis for national park management and environmental decision-making. 本計畫名稱為「雪山地區高山生態系長期生態調查研究」，由雪霸國家公園管理處委託執行。核心目標為蒐集、整合並強化包含植物、昆蟲、鳥類、哺乳類、微氣象及土壤等生物與非生物因子資料，建構完整之長期監測系統。計畫透過標準化監測方法，探討群落演替機制，並評估全球氣候變遷對高山生態系之潛在衝擊，以提供國家公園經營管理與環境決策之科學依據。
| Title | 雪山地區高山生態系長期生態調查研究 |
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| Funding | Shei-Pa National Park 雪霸國家公園 |
| Study Area Description | The research area is located along the Syue Mountain (Mt. Shei) Main Peak trail within Shei-Pa National Park, spanning an altitudinal gradient from the trailhead (alt. 2,140 m) to the mountain peak (alt. 3,886 m). The landscape is characterized by diverse topography, including glacial remains (Syue Mountain Cirque), the Black Forest (pure Abies kawakamii forest), the burned area near 369 Lodge, and various gravel slopes. Vegetation zones distributed along the elevation include the Upper Oak Forest Zone, Hemlock-Spruce Forest Zone, Fir Forest Zone, and Alpine Vegetation Zone. The climate is defined as alpine heavy humid, with an estimated annual average temperature of 4-6°C and significant winter snow cover. 研究區域位於雪霸國家公園境內雪山主峰步道沿線，海拔梯度自登山口（約 2,140 公尺）延伸至主峰（3,886 公尺）。地形多元，包含冰河遺跡（雪山圈谷）、黑森林（純臺灣冷杉林）、三六九山莊附近火燒跡地及各類碎石坡。沿海拔分布之植群帶由低至高依序為高山櫟林帶上層、鐵杉雲杉林帶、冷杉林帶及高山植群帶。氣候屬高山多濕型，年均溫估計約 4–6°C，冬季積雪明顯。 |
| Design Description | This project employs an integrated multidisciplinary survey design to monitor the alpine ecosystem along the Syue Mountain Main Peak trail (alt. 2,140m–3,886m). Sampling is conducted across altitudinal gradients using standardized protocols for different biological groups: - Plants: Botanical data are collected through multiple sub-projects, including vascular plant inventories (permanent plots), seed plant phenology (31 sample lines), vegetation structure analysis (intensive forest plots), and post-fire succession monitoring (81 sample plots near 369 Lodge). - Insects: Bi-monthly surveys using sweeping net (SWP) and litter (LIT) sampling at six fixed sampling sites across four altitudinal zones. - Birds: Density monitoring via the variable circular-plot method at 30 fixed stations, supplemented by bird banding (mist-netting). - Mammals: Multi-method monitoring using Sherman live traps for small mammals, infrared automatic cameras for medium-to-large mammals, and bat detectors/harp traps for chiropterans. 本計畫採整合型跨學科調查設計，針對雪山主峰步道（海拔 2,140–3,886 公尺）沿線高山生態系進行監測。各生物類群依標準化方法沿海拔梯度採樣： - 植物：由多個子計畫分工進行，包含維管束植物調查（永久樣區）、種子植物物候觀察（31 條樣線）、植群結構分析（密集樣區）及火燒後植群復原監測（三六九山莊附近 81 個樣區）。 - 昆蟲：每兩個月於四個海拔帶的六個固定採樣站以掃網（SWP）及枯落葉（LIT）方式採集。 - 鳥類：於 30 個固定站以可變半徑樣點法進行族群密度監測，並輔以繫放（霧網）調查。 - 哺乳類：以薛爾曼式捕捉器調查小型哺乳類、紅外線自動相機記錄中大型哺乳類、蝙蝠偵測器與豎琴網捕捉翼手類，採多方法整合監測。 |
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Sampling Methods
Five biological groups were monitored using standardized, group-specific protocols applied along altitudinal gradients: - Vascular plants & bryophytes: Permanent plots for species inventory and vegetation structure; 31 transect lines for seed plant phenology (at least monthly); temporary plots near Sanliujiu Shelter for post-fire succession monitoring. - Insects: Bi-monthly collections using sweeping net (SWP) and litter extraction (LIT) at six fixed sampling sites across four altitudinal zones; voucher specimens preserved in 95% ethanol and identified to order/family and morphospecies by specialists. - Birds: Monthly variable circular-plot counts at 30 fixed stations; supplementary mist-netting for banding and recapture. - Mammals: Sherman live traps for small mammals; infrared camera traps for medium-to-large mammals; Anabat II bat detectors and harp traps for chiropterans. 五大生物類群均依標準化方法沿海拔梯度採樣： - 維管束植物與苔蘚植物： 以永久樣區進行物種調查與植群結構分析；31 條樣線進行種子植物物候觀察（每月至少一次）；三六九山莊附近設置樣區進行火燒後演替監測。 - 昆蟲： 於四個海拔帶的六個固定採樣站每兩個月以掃網（SWP）及枯落葉篩取（LIT）採集；存證標本以 95% 酒精保存，由專家鑑定至目、科及形態種。 - 鳥類： 於 30 個固定站每月以不定半徑圓圈法進行族群密度調查；另定期以霧網進行繫放。 - 哺乳類： 以薛爾曼式活捕捉器調查小型哺乳類；紅外線自動相機記錄中大型哺乳類；以 Anabat II 蝙蝠偵測器及豎琴網調查翼手目。
| Study Extent | Surveys were conducted along the Syue Mountain (雪山) Main Peak trail within Shei-Pa National Park, Taiwan (bounding box: S 24.380°N, N 24.395°N, W 121.216°E, E 121.300°E), spanning an altitudinal gradient from ca. 2,140 m to 3,886 m a.s.l. Data were collected from 2009-02-01 to 2013-11-26 across 309 sampling locations distributed along the full length of the trail. Major sampling areas include the post-fire grassland near Sanliujiu Shelter (三六九山莊), the main peak vicinity, Black Forest (黑森林), East Peak (雪山東峰), the main glacial cirque (圈谷), Qika Villa (七卡山莊), the trailhead zone, and the adjacent Zuichi (翠池) area. Surveys followed a group-specific schedule: plants (phenology transects) at least monthly, birds monthly, insects bi-monthly, small mammals monthly (2009–2011) then quarterly (2012 onward), and camera traps and bat detectors deployed periodically throughout the survey period. 調查沿雪霸國家公園境內雪山主峰步道進行（範圍框：南緯 24.380°、北緯 24.395°、東經 121.216°–121.300°），海拔梯度約 2,140 至 3,886 公尺。資料蒐集期間為 2009-02-01 至 2013-11-26，共涵蓋 309 個沿步道分布的採樣站點。主要調查區域包括三六九山莊附近火燒跡地草生地、主峰附近、黑森林、雪山東峰、圈谷、七卡山莊、登山口地帶及鄰近之翠池地區。各類群調查頻度各異：植物物候樣線每月至少一次、鳥類每月、昆蟲每兩個月、小型哺乳類每月（2009–2011 年）後改為每季一次（2012 年起），相機陷阱與蝙蝠偵測器則於調查期間定期布設。 |
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| Quality Control | Field identifications were made by specialist researchers for each biological group. Insect voucher specimens were retained in 95% ethanol for verification. All occurrence data were recorded using the Darwin Core-based "Convenient Ecological Investigation Data Format" (簡便生態調查資料格式) standardized by the Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, and cross-checked by each sub-project team before database integration. 各類群物種鑑定均由各子計畫專業研究人員執行。昆蟲存證標本以 95% 酒精保存以供後續核對。所有出現紀錄依中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心訂定之達爾文核心欄位格式「簡便生態調查資料格式」記錄，並於整合入資料庫前由各子計畫團隊進行交叉比對核實。 |
Method step description:
- 1. Field data collection: Five specialist teams (plants, bryophytes, insects, birds, mammals) conducted surveys at designated sampling locations along the Syue Mountain Main Peak trail using group-specific standardized protocols (see Sampling Description). 2. Specimen curation: Insect voucher specimens were labelled with collection date, locality, and method, preserved in 95% ethanol, and returned to the laboratory for sorting and identification to order, family, and morphospecies. 3. Data entry: Occurrence records were entered by each sub-project team using the Darwin Core-based "Convenient Ecological Investigation Data Format" (簡便生態調查資料格式). Each record includes taxon, date, locality, collector, and method. 4. Verification: Records were cross-checked within each sub-project team for taxonomic consistency and data entry errors before submission. 5. Integration and publication: Verified records were aggregated into a relational database, converted to Darwin Core Archive format, and published to TaiBIF via the Integrated Publishing Toolkit (IPT). 6. Dataset preparation: Occurrence and measurement or fact data were exported as separate tables and mapped to Darwin Core standard terms. 1. 野外資料採集：五個專業調查團隊（植物、苔蘚、昆蟲、鳥類、哺乳類）依各類群標準化方法，於雪山主峰步道沿線各採樣站進行調查（詳見 Sampling Description）。 2. 標本整理：昆蟲存證標本標記採集日期、地點及方法後，以 95% 酒精保存，帶回實驗室進行分蟲及鑑定至目、科及形態種。 3. 資料登錄：各子計畫團隊依「簡便生態調查資料格式」（以達爾文核心欄位為基礎）登錄出現紀錄，每筆紀錄包含分類群、日期、地點、採集者及調查方法。 4. 資料核實：各子計畫團隊內部進行分類一致性與登錄錯誤的交叉比對後，再提交整合。 5. 整合與發布：核實後的紀錄彙整入關聯式資料庫，轉換為 Darwin Core Archive 格式，並透過 IPT 發布至 TaiBIF。 6. 資料集準備：出現紀錄與測量資料分別匯出為獨立資料表，並對應至 Darwin Core 標準欄位。
Additional Metadata
| Alternative Identifiers | https://ipt.taibif.tw/resource?r=mt-syue-alpine-ecosystem |
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