Great Eggcase Hunt - global citizen science observations of chondrichthyian eggcases

Study Extent

Data is generated from citizen science observations. Many are ad-hoc finds, while some areas are more regularly surveyed using a standardised methodology. The majority of finds are from beach records, with some being in situ records observed while snorkelling or diving.

Sampling

Records are gathered from citizen science observations submitted on an ad-hoc basis, with some Eggcase Champions and partner organisations undertaking more regular, structured surveys.

Quality Control

All data has been approved by a member of staff or via a user of the Community Verification Platform before publication. All records have undergone internal Quality Checks, with checks made against known species range and pin location checked and adjusted as required.

Method steps

1. NA

Chondrichthyes, specifically Heterodontidae, Orectolobidae, Rajidae, Scyliorhinidae and Chimaeriformes

1. Chondrichthyes
   rank: class
2. Heterodontidae
   common name: bullhead sharks rank: family
3. Orectolobidae
   common name: carpet shark rank: family
4. Rajidae
   common name: skate rank: family
5. Scyliorhinidae
   common name: catsharks rank: family
6. Chimaeriformes
   common name: chimaeras rank: order

Global, with a participation bias from the British Isles.