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Species MCP Connector for Claude

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Access the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy to search, match, and explore species data, hierarchies, and biological media directly from your AI agent.

10 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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Connect to the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the most comprehensive database of biological names and classifications. This server enables your AI to act as a digital biologist, navigating millions of species records with precision.

What you can do

  • Taxonomic Search & Matching — Use search_species or match_species to find correct scientific names and resolve fuzzy queries against the global backbone.
  • Biological Hierarchy — Explore the tree of life using get_species_children and get_species_parents to navigate from kingdoms down to subspecies.
  • Rich Metadata — Retrieve detailed descriptions, literature references, and synonyms to understand the full context of a taxon via get_species_descriptions and get_species_synonyms.
  • Visual & Media Data — Access images and multimedia records associated with specific species using the get_species_media tool.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Configure your access (Public or API Key)
  3. Start exploring biodiversity data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Researchers & Scientists — Quickly verify taxonomic statuses and hierarchies without manual database lookups.
  • Educators & Students — Explore biological relationships and find media for educational content.
  • Developers — Integrate reliable species data into environmental or biological applications.
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10 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_species_children

List child taxa for a specific taxon

get_species_descriptions

Retrieve text descriptions for a specific taxon

get_species

Retrieve detailed information for a specific taxon

match_species

Match a scientific name against the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy

get_species_media

Retrieve images and other media for a specific taxon

get_species_parents

List parent taxa for a specific taxon

get_species_references

Retrieve literature references for a specific taxon

search_species

Search for species and higher taxa

suggest_species

Quickly find scientific names for autocomplete or search suggestions

get_species_synonyms

List taxonomic synonyms for a specific taxon

See how to talk to your AI agent using Species.

Search for the scientific name and details of the 'Red Panda'.

I found a match: *Ailurus fulgens* (ID: 2433668). It belongs to the family Ailuridae. Would you like to see its full taxonomic hierarchy or available media?

List all child taxa for the genus 'Panthera'.

Retrieving children for *Panthera* (ID: 2435194)... I've found several species including *Panthera leo* (Lion), *Panthera tigris* (Tiger), and *Panthera onca* (Jaguar).

Get descriptions and synonyms for the taxon with ID 5231190.

For Taxon ID 5231190 (*Monachus monachus*), I have retrieved 3 synonyms and detailed descriptions regarding its habitat and conservation status. Would you like me to summarize the text?

You can use the `match_species` tool for fuzzy matching against the GBIF Backbone, or `suggest_species` for quick autocomplete suggestions based on a search prefix.

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