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Contents below:
· Aquatic taxa (freshwater & marine)
· Viruses
· Microorganisms
· Fungi
· Algae & lichens
· Plants
· Invertebrates
Aquatic taxa (freshwater & marine)
· See Aquatic taxa page.
· While aquatic life is most decidedly not a taxonomic ranking, from a conservation perspective
there are some practical advantages to focusing on aquatic life as a distinct grouping.
Viruses
International Committee of Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)
Microorganisms
Microbial Life Educational Resources
· My first go-to site for taxonomic information on microorganisms.
Fungi
Algae & lichens
Consortium of North American Lichen Herbaria
Plants
See Plants page
Invertebrates
See Invertebrates page
Vertebrates
· Also see Aquatic life & fisheries
Amphibia & reptilia
· “...dedicated to the conservation of reptiles, amphibians and the ecosystems they inhabit”
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC)
Amphibia
Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative
Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project
Reptilia
Advocates for Snake Protection (ASP)
Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme
Inter-American Convention for the Conservation of Turtles
New York Turtle & Tortoise Society
Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
Aves
See Birds and Migratory birds
Mammalia
See Mammals
Main taxonomic listing
This page highlights an eclectic selection of taxa, most of which have played a prominent role in conservation efforts.
As such, it constitutes an infinitesimal sampling of the planet's biodiversity.
If you are starting a search for taxa-specific information, you are more likely to find what you want at the Life & taxa hub page.