Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
A Digital Taxonomic Reference Resource
This API is best for accessing taxonomic data and images related to flora, fauna, and microbes.
This API provides a valuable source for researchers, researchers, teachers and resources of all kinds for information about names, classifications and distributions of flora, fauna, and microbes. It provides important structured data to facilitate authoritative searches and lookups. Developers can use the ITIS API to build powerful international taxonomic applications.
Key features
- Query-by-example search options; Full records for scientific nomenclature; Modeled on the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature; Human readable URLs; Images; JSON format; Super-fast response times
Potential use cases
- Flora Identification App: An interactive application to identify plants and trees based on their physical characteristics.
- Wildlife-tracking Tool: A mobile or web tool to track and monitor wild animal populations globally, based on their scientific names.
- Microbe Finder: A query-based application to find detailed information about microbes and their host plants.
The ITIS API was a huge help for my research project. It provided accurate data quickly and seamlessly. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for trustworthy scientific taxonomic information.
Related Technologies
- Global Names Index
- GBIF
- Kew Species Recognition System