README.md

---
license: apache-2.0
task_categories:
- translation
language:
- zh
- la
size_categories:
- 1M<n<10M
tags:
- bilingual
pretty_name: Fish Names Chinese-Latin Parallel Corpora
---

# Fish Names Chinese-Latin Parallel Corpora

## Dataset Overview

We curated over 60,000 authoritative Chinese-Latin bilingual parallel corpora for fish names by integrating cross-source data, including Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes online database. Using a dual translation approach, we applied the Multilingual Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer (mT5) model to generate missing Chinese names.

*Note: The current release provides 10,000 paired data entries.*

## Dataset Details

- **Total Curated Records:** > 60,000 authoritative pairs  
- **Current Release:** 10,000 carefully reviewed Chinese-Latin name pairs  
- **Languages:** Chinese, Latin  
- **Data Sources:**  
  - Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes online database  
  - Other cross-source authoritative fish name databases  
- **Methodology:**  
  - Data integration from multiple sources  
  - Dual translation approach using mT5 to generate missing Chinese names  
  - Rigorous quality control and review

## Intended Use

- **Research:** Fish taxonomy, biodiversity studies, and ecological research  
- **Translation:** Evaluation and development of bilingual translation models  
- **Corpus Development:** Creation of high-quality multilingual corpora for biocultural diversity studies

## Limitations

- **Data Size:** Although the full dataset includes over 60,000 pairs, only a subset of 10,000 pairs is provided in the current release.  
- **Review Status:** The associated research article is currently under review. Future updates will expand the dataset and include additional metadata.

## Citation

If you use this dataset in your research, please cite the forthcoming publication (currently under review).

## Contact

For any questions or further information, please contact the dataset curators.