GBIF Species & Taxonomy Scraper

Search the global biodiversity backbone and export clean, structured taxonomy: scientific and canonical names, rank, full higher classification from kingdom to genus, taxonomic status, descendant counts and dataset keys. Ideal for biodiversity research, data enrichment and reference lists.

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Full classification kingdom to genus

Names & status with descendant counts

JSON / CSV / Excel output formats

What you get

Each record is one taxon, ready for a research dataset, an app or a spreadsheet:

• key and nubKey: GBIF taxon identifiers
• scientificName, canonicalName, authorship: the names
• rank: taxonomic rank (kingdom, family, genus, species and so on)
• taxonomicStatus, synonym, nomenclaturalStatus: name status
• kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species: the full classification, each with its matching key
• numDescendants and numOccurrences: size and record counts
• vernacularNames: common names with language codes
• threatStatuses and habitats: conservation and habitat tags when present
• datasetKey and url: the source checklist and a direct link
• observedAt: when the record was collected

Who is it for

Use case	Who benefits
Biodiversity research	Ecologists and taxonomists building species lists
Data enrichment	Teams standardising species names against a global backbone
Education and apps	Builders adding taxonomy and common names to their products
Reference lists	Analysts mapping a genus or family to all its members

How to use it

1. Enter a search query (a scientific name like Panthera, a binomial like Quercus robur, or a common name).
2. Optionally filter by rank (for example only species), by taxonomic status, or by a specific dataset key.
3. Set Max Items and run. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or pull it through the Apify API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it return the full higher classification? Yes. Each record includes kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species where known, each with its GBIF key so you can traverse the tree.

Can I get common names? Yes. When available, vernacular names are included with their language codes.

How do I list every species in a genus? Search for the genus name and set the rank filter to Species; increase Max Items to cover all members.

What is the difference between an accepted name and a synonym? The taxonomic status field tells you. Set the status filter to Accepted to keep only currently accepted names, or Synonym to study alternative names.

Example use cases

Ready-to-run example tasks, each preconfigured for a common scenario. Open one and press run, or use it as a template:

• Panthera leo species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Panthera leo taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Quercus robur species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Quercus robur taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Apis mellifera species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Apis mellifera taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Homo sapiens species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Homo sapiens taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Canis lupus species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Canis lupus taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Rosa species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Rosa taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Escherichia coli species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Escherichia coli taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Danaus plexippus species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Danaus plexippus taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Salmo salar species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Salmo salar taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.
• Puma concolor species & taxonomy from GBIF: Get Puma concolor taxonomy and species records from GBIF: scientific name, rank, kingdom, status and dataset keys.

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This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with GBIF. It only accesses publicly available biodiversity data. Use the results in accordance with the source's terms.