More than 90,000 verified records, representing 15,622 species, including 5,236 animals, 9,779 plants, 607 fungi included in platform
China revealed its first digital platform for tropical biodiversity on Thursday for International Biodiversity Day, providing access to more than 90,000 authenticated species records, state media Xinhua News reported.
The "Xishuangbanna biodiversity platform," created by the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is now available worldwide. It highlights the area's diverse ecological legacy.
Xishuangbanna, which boasts one of China's most pristine tropical ecosystems, is home to one-sixth of the nation's plant species and a quarter of its animal species.
The newly launched platform includes more than 90,000 verified records, representing 15,622 species, including 5,236 animals, 9,779 plants and 607 fungi.
"Only expert-validated observations receive 'authoritative' or 'research-grade' labels before being added to the platform, ensuring scientific rigor," said Zhu Renbin, senior engineer at the botanical garden.
Launched by the Xishuangbanna Ecology and Environment Bureau, the platform wants to incorporate AI-driven species identification and educational features to connect research, conservation efforts and public involvement.
