.... scroll down and use the right hand column to discover more about wildlife species, animals and plants on the Island ...
A species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. Species are named using the binomial system of Genus and species. Thus the Gorse genus Ulex has two species Ulex europaeus and Ulex gallii which are Gorse and Western Gorse respectively.
Scientific names are used to ensure universal understanding of identification. The Natural History Museum maintains an inventory of recommended species names. Go here to search this list.
Have a look at the specialist groups listed on the right. They will have more detailed information. Or simply type the species name into Google. If you want to know the British Isles distribution of your species search on the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Atlas. For global distibutions go to GBIF the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
What is this species' distribution? Is it rare?
The NBN Atlas Isle of Man allows you to see all the available species data at 1km resolution. You will need the correct scientific or common name of your species to enter into the search box in the middle of the screen. A pull down menu will appear to help you find the right name. Select the name and click search. More info here! There are more help guides for finding records and locations HERE.
Please note that all the species records on the NBN Atlas and NBN Atlas Isle of Man are stored in one database so it is the same data. Records from many different organisations are held by the NBN and can be searched on NBN Atlas Isle of Man.
The NBN Atlas Isle of Man does not give the location of species records at less than 1km resolution. You may need details of records for work on a site
If you are a consultant doing an EIA for planning purposes, please email ecopolicy@gov.im Tel 01624 685963.
There is more information here.If you are working on a species group or are a student planning a research project and need more details please email Manx Biological Recording Partnership.
Natural History and wildlife of Man - an introduction. Read here.