I present a database that contains information on multiple key traits for all 11,744 recognised species of squamates worldwide. The database encompasses key traits and a reasonably comprehensive picture of available public knowledge. I present comprehensive description of the sources and rationale leading to the assignment of each particular trait state for each species. I hope the dataset can serve the scientific community, promote research and understanding of the group, comparisons with other taxa, and assessment of conservation needs. Furthermore, gaps in our knowledge of squamate traits become readily apparent and will hopefully lead to further study and even better knowledge.

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SquamBase——有鳞类（爬行纲：Squamata）特征数据库

我提出了一个数据库，其中包含全球所有 11,744 种公认的有鳞动物的多个关键特征的信息。该数据库包含关键特征和现有公共知识的合理全面的描述。我对每个物种的每个特定性状状态的分配的来源和基本原理进行了全面的描述。我希望该数据集能够为科学界服务，促进对该群体的研究和理解，与其他分类单元的比较以及保护需求的评估。此外，我们对有鳞动物特征的了解的差距变得显而易见，并有望带来进一步的研究和更好的知识。