Threatened Species Presence

Provides data on the presence of threatened species, fundamental for biodiversity assessments and conservation planning.

availability

On Demand

Now

indicator tier

Gold

unit

Number of species per protection status

spatial resolution

Does not apply

measurement frequency

Annual

measurement level

Landscape

historic data availability

2020 - 2024

Forescast data availability

N/A

applicable crop types

All

applicable land type

Grassland

Conservation

Cropland

Forestry

compliance frameworks

CSRD (ESRS E4), TNFD, SBTN, Nature Positive Initiative (NPI)

description

This indicator extracts the confirmed presence of threatened species as classified by the IUCN Red List from public biodiversity databases. It serves as a critical measure identifying landscapes of high conservation importance. Monitoring rare and threatened species is essential for environmental impact assessments, guiding conservation efforts, and ensuring compliance with biodiversity regulations.

methodology

We extract, filter and aggregate all confirmed species observations of threatened species that have been registered in the World’s largest biodiversity observation database of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Note that data availability varies depending on location, but is increasing daily. We provide aggregated species counts and species lists for landscape radii of 5 to 30km.

validation

Validation of this indicator involves cross-referencing species occurrence data with authoritative species range maps and regional checklists, automated flagging of implausible and non-native species observations as well as coordinate accuracy filtering.