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This gateway is part of the biodiversity information system (SIB) and the natural heritage inventory information system (SINP), and is integrated into the Naturefrance ecosystem. »

Highlights

November 20, 2024 - La Planète Revisité des îles de Guadeloupe.

November 14, 2024 - Appel à projets

November 4, 2024 - Bilan du 3e colloque national de malacologie continentale

October 29, 2024 - De nouvelles données flore et fonge

October 24, 2024 - Deux nouvelles quêtes dans le cadre de l’exploration La Planète Revisitée des îles de Guadeloupe !

  • Biodiversity in France

  • Figures about the INPN

Species 130 922 329
Number of species observations, including 2 422 222 in overseas territories
Species 149 795 672
Total number of taxa data
Species 202 456
Number of species (TaxRef)
Habitats 31 645
Number of protected areas
Habitats 35 513
Number of habitats (HabRef)
Habitats 9 147 168
Number of habitat observations
Photos 103 545
Number of pictures (species, areas, habitats)

  • HabRef repository

Habitats repository

Habitats repository
Version: HabRef V7.0
Online: April, 2023

  • Species & Gallery

  • INPN SPECIES

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