Explore Earth's Biodiversity

Warm-blooded vertebrates from pygmy shrews to blue whales, adapted to every corner of Earth.

The most-observed group in GBIF — feathered and vocal, documented on all seven continents.

Ancient scaly lineages — snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians spanning 300 million years.

The most speciose class — pollinators, decomposers, and ecological keystone species everywhere.

Ray-finned fishes dominating freshwater and marine environments from coral reefs to the abyss.

Over 260,000 flowering species that form the foundation of terrestrial life and human civilisation.

Master decomposers and vital symbionts — mushrooms and molds cycle nutrients through every ecosystem.

From microscopic plankton to great white sharks — ocean biodiversity across 70% of Earth's surface.