NatureServe Network Species Occurrence Data

Lynn Kutner

doi:10.15468/lysaex

NatureServe Network Species Occurrence Data

Citation

Kutner L (2019). NatureServe Network Species Occurrence Data. Version 8.4. NatureServe. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/lysaex accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-17.

Description

This dataset consists of "Element Occurrence" (EO) records for rare and endangered species of the United States and Canada that are managed by the NatureServe Network of natural heritage programs and conservation data centers. Occurrences are documented by voucher specimens and other forms of ecological observations, and include spatially explicit data on the location and extent of populations, together with data on abundance and population condition. Due to the potential sensitivity of endangered species locations, only non-sensitive geographic data are provided in this dataset. Species-specific criteria used to define element occurrences, as well as standards for documenting and mapping element occurrences are available on the NatureServe web site at: http://www.natureserve.org/conservation-tools/standards-methods

Purpose

To collect the best-available information about the known location, viability, and other information on at-risk species populations in the United States and Canada.

Sampling Description

Method steps

Additional info

These data are made available by NatureServe with permission of the relevant NatureServe Network Programs (natural heritage programs and conservation data centres).

Taxonomic Coverages

Occurrence data for species and infraspecific taxa in the following groups: animals, vertebrates, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, plants, ferns, conifers, flowering plants, lichens, fungi.

Animalia
common name: Animals rank: kingdom
Craniata
common name: Vertebrates rank: phylum
Mandibulata
rank: phylum
Plantae
common name: Plants rank: kingdom
Anthophyta
common name: Flowering Plants rank: phylum
Coniferophyta
common name: Conifers rank: phylum
Filicinophyta
common name: Ferns rank: phylum
Bryophyta
common name: Mosses rank: phylum
Hepatophyta
common name: Liverworts rank: phylum
Anthocerophyta
common name: Hornworts rank: phylum
Fungi
common name: Fungi rank: kingdom
Mammalia
common name: Mammals rank: class
Aves
common name: Birds rank: class
Chelonia
common name: Turtles rank: class
Crocodylia
common name: Crocodilians rank: class
Reptilia
common name: Reptiles rank: class
Amphibia
common name: Amphibians rank: class
Mollusca
common name: Molluscs rank: phylum

Geographic Coverages

North America, United States, Canada

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Lynn Kutner
originator
position: Conservation Data Analyst
NatureServe
2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 930
Arlington
22202
VA
US
Telephone: 001-703-797-4804
email: lynn_kutner@natureserve.org
homepage: http://www.natureserve.org/

Lynn Kutner
metadata author
position: Conservation Data Analyst
NatureServe
2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 930
Arlington
22202
VA
US
Telephone: 001-703-797-4804
email: lynn_kutner@natureserve.org
homepage: http://www.natureserve.org/

Shara Howie
custodian steward
position: MJD Program Manager
NatureServe
2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 930
Arlington
22202
VA
US
Telephone: 001-703-908-1800
email: productsandservices@natureserve.org
homepage: http://www.natureserve.org/

Lynn Kutner
point of contact
position: Conservation Data Analyst
NatureServe
2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 930
Arlington
22202
VA
US
Telephone: 001-703-797-4804
email: lynn_kutner@natureserve.org
homepage: http://www.natureserve.org/

Lynn Kutner
administrative point of contact
position: Conservation Data Analyst
NatureServe
2511 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 930
Arlington
22202
VA
US
Telephone: 001-703-797-4804
email: lynn_kutner@natureserve.org
homepage: http://www.natureserve.org/