Tropicals. cn is an open species database focused on plants, ornamental aquatic life, and exotic pets. Using scientific names as the anchor for standardized records, the platform helps users identify and explore species consistently across contexts, from nurseries and aquarium shops to laboratories and customs.

It lists more than 419,000 species and provides nearly 2. 94 million encyclopedia sections and over 5. 48 million trait annotations, organized across 1,200 families and 11 authoritative catalogues.

Users can browse detailed groups such as orchids, succulents, freshwater and marine fish, corals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects, as well as discover curated collections for beginners and enthusiasts. Tropicals. cn also shares open datasets, an open-source model, and API access, with documentation for developers and institutional users.

Its services include species encyclopedias, classification tools, community features, event listings, and a mobile app. By making species information openly accessible, Tropicals. cn connects hobbyists, professionals, and researchers through a shared, scientifically anchored resource