speciesLink

It connects data from field collections and species observations, with a particular focus on specimens held in biological collections. By bringing together records from institutions in Brazil and abroad, the platform provides open access to millions of records covering plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. Its resources support research, education, conservation, and the sustainable use of biodiversity.

The network enriches records with images and environmental information, including land use, land cover, and bioclimatic data associated with collection sites. Users can search and map occurrence records, explore data providers, and use tools to filter, validate, and improve data quality. These tools include checks on geographic coordinates and the taxonomic status of scientific names. speciesLink also offers web services, usage metrics, and guidance for institutions interested in joining the network.

Managed autonomously by civil society and built with in-house technology, speciesLink is designed to meet local needs while providing stable, high-quality access to South American biodiversity data and tools.