taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03FF036DAC2D8869FEBF58DF4EB0FB28.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816115/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816115	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC2D8869FEBF58DF4EB0FB28.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816117/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816117	Fig. 3. A pair of Nemateleotris magnifica (middle) in habitat typical of the genus, consisting of sand channels and loose coral rubble. Note the presence of other fishes frequenting this habitat, including Pomacentrus auriventris and Meiacanthus grammistes. Underwater photograph from 15 m, central Sulawesi. Photograph by: V. Chalias.	Fig. 3. A pair of Nemateleotris magnifica (middle) in habitat typical of the genus, consisting of sand channels and loose coral rubble. Note the presence of other fishes frequenting this habitat, including Pomacentrus auriventris and Meiacanthus grammistes. Underwater photograph from 15 m, central Sulawesi. Photograph by: V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFCC95C9E48A3F8BF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816127/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816127	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFCC95C9E48A3F8BF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816129/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816129	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFCC95C9E48A3F8BF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816131	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFCC95C9E48A3F8BF.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816115/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816115	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFF605E774FD7F7FD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816117/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816117	Fig. 3. A pair of Nemateleotris magnifica (middle) in habitat typical of the genus, consisting of sand channels and loose coral rubble. Note the presence of other fishes frequenting this habitat, including Pomacentrus auriventris and Meiacanthus grammistes. Underwater photograph from 15 m, central Sulawesi. Photograph by: V. Chalias.	Fig. 3. A pair of Nemateleotris magnifica (middle) in habitat typical of the genus, consisting of sand channels and loose coral rubble. Note the presence of other fishes frequenting this habitat, including Pomacentrus auriventris and Meiacanthus grammistes. Underwater photograph from 15 m, central Sulawesi. Photograph by: V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFF605E774FD7F7FD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816127/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816127	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFF605E774FD7F7FD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816129/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816129	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFF605E774FD7F7FD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816131	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886AFF605E774FD7F7FD.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816115/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816115	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816115/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816115	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816119/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816119	Fig. 4. A–C, Nemateleotris helfrichi; D–F, N. lavandula, new species. A, BPBM 11595, holotype, 43.3 mm SL, Tahiti, Society Islands; B, USNM 410981, 35.6 mm SL, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia; C, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands; D, BPBM 10153, paratype (also paratype of N. helfrichi), 30.9 mm SL, Rigili Islet, Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands; E–F, ZRC 62990, paratypes, 36.1 mm SL and 29.8 mm SL respectively, aquarium specimens from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A, C, D, J.E. Randall; B, J.T. Williams; E, F, H.H. Tan.	Fig. 4. A–C, Nemateleotris helfrichi; D–F, N. lavandula, new species. A, BPBM 11595, holotype, 43.3 mm SL, Tahiti, Society Islands; B, USNM 410981, 35.6 mm SL, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia; C, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands; D, BPBM 10153, paratype (also paratype of N. helfrichi), 30.9 mm SL, Rigili Islet, Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands; E–F, ZRC 62990, paratypes, 36.1 mm SL and 29.8 mm SL respectively, aquarium specimens from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A, C, D, J.E. Randall; B, J.T. Williams; E, F, H.H. Tan.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816121/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816121	Fig. 5. Distribution records for selected species of Nemateleotris based on examined specimens and literature records: lavender squares, Nemateleotris lavandula, new species; blue circles, Nemateleotris helfrichi. Type localities represented by outlined symbols.	Fig. 5. Distribution records for selected species of Nemateleotris based on examined specimens and literature records: lavender squares, Nemateleotris lavandula, new species; blue circles, Nemateleotris helfrichi. Type localities represented by outlined symbols.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816127/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816127	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816129/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816129	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC28886BFCDD5B0B4EDBFA6D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816131	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816119/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816119	Fig. 4. A–C, Nemateleotris helfrichi; D–F, N. lavandula, new species. A, BPBM 11595, holotype, 43.3 mm SL, Tahiti, Society Islands; B, USNM 410981, 35.6 mm SL, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia; C, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands; D, BPBM 10153, paratype (also paratype of N. helfrichi), 30.9 mm SL, Rigili Islet, Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands; E–F, ZRC 62990, paratypes, 36.1 mm SL and 29.8 mm SL respectively, aquarium specimens from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A, C, D, J.E. Randall; B, J.T. Williams; E, F, H.H. Tan.	Fig. 4. A–C, Nemateleotris helfrichi; D–F, N. lavandula, new species. A, BPBM 11595, holotype, 43.3 mm SL, Tahiti, Society Islands; B, USNM 410981, 35.6 mm SL, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia; C, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands; D, BPBM 10153, paratype (also paratype of N. helfrichi), 30.9 mm SL, Rigili Islet, Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands; E–F, ZRC 62990, paratypes, 36.1 mm SL and 29.8 mm SL respectively, aquarium specimens from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A, C, D, J.E. Randall; B, J.T. Williams; E, F, H.H. Tan.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816121/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816121	Fig. 5. Distribution records for selected species of Nemateleotris based on examined specimens and literature records: lavender squares, Nemateleotris lavandula, new species; blue circles, Nemateleotris helfrichi. Type localities represented by outlined symbols.	Fig. 5. Distribution records for selected species of Nemateleotris based on examined specimens and literature records: lavender squares, Nemateleotris lavandula, new species; blue circles, Nemateleotris helfrichi. Type localities represented by outlined symbols.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816123/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816123	Fig.6.Nemateleotris lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Ogasawara, Japan, 35 m. Note juvenile Cirrhilabrus lunatus (left) and Pycnochromis alleni (above left in background). Photograph by: S. Kobayashi.	Fig.6.Nemateleotris lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Ogasawara, Japan, 35 m. Note juvenile Cirrhilabrus lunatus (left) and Pycnochromis alleni (above left in background). Photograph by: S. Kobayashi.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816125/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816125	Fig. 7. Nemateleotris lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau. Photograph by: R. Spangler.	Fig. 7. Nemateleotris lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau. Photograph by: R. Spangler.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816127/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816127	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	Fig. 8. Species of Nemateleotris and their putative hybrids. A, N. helfrichi, underwater photograph from Rarotonga, Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Siaes Tunnel, Palau; C, head profiles of N. helfrichi (left) and N. lavandula, new species, (right) showing difference in colouration of the head and maxilla; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali; E–F, N. decora, showing variability in colouration of the anterior body, underwater photograph from Fiji and the Maldives (the latter = N. exquisita sensu Randall & Connell, 2013) respectively; G, putative N. magnifica × N. decora, underwater photograph from Izu Peninsula, Japan; H, putative N. magnifica × N. lavandula, new species, underwater photograph from Okinoerabu Island, Japan. Photographs by: A, P.Jaletzky; B, R. Spangler; C, Y.K. Tea; D, V. Chalias; E, J. Heard; F, M. Harada; G, Y. Yamada; H, K. Uehara.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816129/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816129	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	Fig. 9. Frontal head profiles of selected species of Nemateleotris. A, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from Cook Islands; B, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype in life, specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia; C, N. decora, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia; D, N. magnifica, underwater photograph from Bali, Indonesia. Photographs by: A, B-box Aquarium, Japan; B, H.H. Tan; C–D, V. Chalias.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816131/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816131	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	Fig. 10. Species of Nemateleotris in life (A1–E1) and preserved colouration (A2–E2). A1, N. magnifica, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; A2, N. magnifica, ZRC 47157, 36.6 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; B1, N. decora, aquarium specimen from Indonesia, specimen not retained; B2, N. decora, ZRC 47158, 51.3 mm SL, Bali, Indonesia; C1, N. helfrichi, aquarium specimen from the Cook Islands, specimen not retained; C2, N. helfrichi, ZRC 61811, 62.4 mm SL, Cook Islands; E1–E2, N. lavandula, new species, ZRC 62990, paratype, 38.9 mm SL, aquarium specimen from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Micronesia. Photographs by: A1–B1, E2, Y.K. Tea, C1, S.W. Michael; E1, H.H. Tan; A2–C2, K. Lim.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
03FF036DAC29887CFC0A59D54F4CFF68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/7816115/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7816115	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	Fig. 1. Laterosensory pores and neuromasts based on holotype of Nemateleotris helfrichi (BPBM 11595). A, lateral view; B, dorsal view. Letter codes (in blue) for laterosensory pores follow Akihito et al. (1984). ANP, anterior nasal pore; PNP, posterior nasal pore; AOC, anterior oculoscapular canal; PC, preopercular canal; FDF, first dorsal fin. Arrowhead indicates position where gill membranes are attached to the isthmus.	2023-03-17	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.		Zenodo	biologists	Tea, Yi-Kai;Larson, Helen K.			
