Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1: Mammals of the Americas Family Richness Grids

Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, and NatureServe
Publication Date: 2008
Title: Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1: Mammals of the Americas Family Richness Grids
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster, tabular, map
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/species-v1-americas-mammal-family-richness

Description:

Abstract:
The Mammals of the Americas Family Richness Grids of the Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1 are aggregations of the presence grids data at the family level. They are available in 30-arc second (1 kilometer) resolutions. The cell values represent the number of species in a particular family. The input vector layers were produced by a consortium led by NatureServe. The gridding and grid processing are done by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).
Purpose:
To provide provide information on the number of mammal species present at a 1 kilometer spatial resolution which can be used in modeling efforts, wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, policy-making, biodiversity studies and human-environment interactions.
Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 2005
Ending Date: 2007

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed

Spatial Domain:

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: -180.000000
East Bounding Coordinate: 180.000000
North Bounding Coordinate: 90.000000
South Bounding Coordinate: -90.000000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Parameter Valids
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Carnivores > Dogs/Foxes/Wolves
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Bats
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Carnivores > Bears
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Carnivores > Otters
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Carnivores > Seals/Sea Lions/Walruses
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Cetaceans
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Cetaceans > Baleen Whales
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Cetaceans > Toothed Whales
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Dugongs/Manatees
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Elephants
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Even-toed Ungulates
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Even-toed Ungulates > Cattle/Sheep
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Even-toed Ungulates > Deer/Moose
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Rodents
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Community Dynamics > Biodiversity Functions
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Species/Population Interactions > Endangered Species
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Species/Population Interactions > Exotic Species
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Ecological Dynamics > Species/Population Interactions > Indigenous/Native Species

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: CSA-NBII Biocomplexity
Theme Keyword: Biodiversity

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: Data Granularity
Theme Keyword: Country

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: EI Gateway Vocabulary
Theme Keyword: Conservation

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: General
Theme Keyword: Agouti
Theme Keyword: Anteater
Theme Keyword: Armadillo
Theme Keyword: Bat
Theme Keyword: Bear
Theme Keyword: Beaver
Theme Keyword: Bison
Theme Keyword: Bobcat
Theme Keyword: Brocket
Theme Keyword: Brucie
Theme Keyword: Bush Dog
Theme Keyword: Cacomistle
Theme Keyword: Capuchin
Theme Keyword: Cat
Theme Keyword: Cavy
Theme Keyword: Chinchilla
Theme Keyword: Coati
Theme Keyword: Colocolo
Theme Keyword: Coruro
Theme Keyword: Cottontail
Theme Keyword: Coyote
Theme Keyword: Culpeo
Theme Keyword: Deer
Theme Keyword: Degu
Theme Keyword: Elk
Theme Keyword: Ermine
Theme Keyword: Fisher
Theme Keyword: Fox
Theme Keyword: Gopher
Theme Keyword: Grison
Theme Keyword: Guanaco
Theme Keyword: Guemal
Theme Keyword: Guiara
Theme Keyword: Guinea Pig
Theme Keyword: Hare
Theme Keyword: Hocicudo
Theme Keyword: Hutia
Theme Keyword: Jackrabbit
Theme Keyword: Jaguar
Theme Keyword: Jaguarundi
Theme Keyword: Kinkajou
Theme Keyword: Kodkod
Theme Keyword: Lemming
Theme Keyword: Lynx
Theme Keyword: Mara
Theme Keyword: Marmoset
Theme Keyword: Marmot
Theme Keyword: Marten
Theme Keyword: Mink
Theme Keyword: Mole
Theme Keyword: Mongoose
Theme Keyword: Monkey
Theme Keyword: Moose
Theme Keyword: Muriqui
Theme Keyword: Muskox
Theme Keyword: Muskrat
Theme Keyword: Myotis
Theme Keyword: Nutria
Theme Keyword: Ocelot
Theme Keyword: Olingo
Theme Keyword: Opossum
Theme Keyword: Otter
Theme Keyword: Paca
Theme Keyword: Peccary
Theme Keyword: Pichi
Theme Keyword: Pika
Theme Keyword: Pipistrelle
Theme Keyword: Porcupine
Theme Keyword: Prairie Dog
Theme Keyword: Pronghorn
Theme Keyword: Pudu
Theme Keyword: Puma
Theme Keyword: Punare
Theme Keyword: Rabbit
Theme Keyword: Raccoon
Theme Keyword: Rat
Theme Keyword: Ringtail
Theme Keyword: Saki
Theme Keyword: Serotine
Theme Keyword: Sheep
Theme Keyword: Shrew
Theme Keyword: Skunk
Theme Keyword: Sloth
Theme Keyword: Solenodon
Theme Keyword: Squirrel
Theme Keyword: Tamandua
Theme Keyword: Tamarin
Theme Keyword: Tapeti
Theme Keyword: Tapir
Theme Keyword: Tayra
Theme Keyword: Titi
Theme Keyword: Tuco-tuco
Theme Keyword: Uakari
Theme Keyword: Vicugna
Theme Keyword: Viscacha
Theme Keyword: Vole
Theme Keyword: Weasel
Theme Keyword: Wolf
Theme Keyword: Wolverine
Theme Keyword: Woodchuck
Theme Keyword: Woodrat

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic
Theme Keyword: Biota

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: SEDAC Topic
Theme Keyword: Biodiversity

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Indexing Vocabulary Version 2.1 (GCMD Format)
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biodiversity > Endangered Species
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biodiversity > Protected Species
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biodiversity > Threatened Species
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biodiversity > Species Extinction
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biodiversity > Species Recovery
Theme Keyword: CIESIN > Environmental Protection > Biota > Animals

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Location Terms, version 2.0
Place Keyword: Region > Equatorial
Place Keyword: Region > Mid-Latitude
Place Keyword: Continent > North America
Place Keyword: Region > Polar
Place Keyword: Continent > South America

Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints:
NatureServe and Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York hold the copyright of this data set. Users are prohibited from any commercial, non-free resale, or redistribution without explicit written permission from NatureServe or CIESIN. Users should acknowledge NatureServe and CIESIN as the source used in the creation of any reports, publications, new data sets, derived products, or services resulting from the use of this data set. NatureServe or CIESIN also request reprints of any publications and notification of any redistributing efforts.
Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, and NatureServe
Publication Date: 2008
Title: Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1: Mammals of the Americas Original Grids
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster, tabular
Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/species-v1-americas-mammal-original

Cross Reference:

Citation Information:

Originator: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, and NatureServe
Publication Date: 2008
Title: Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1: Mammals of the Americas Presence Grids
Edition: 1.00
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: raster, tabular
Series Information:

Series Name: Palisades, NY
Issue Identification: Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC), Columbia University

Publication Information:

Publication Place: Palisades, NY
Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Online Linkage: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/species-v1-americas-mammal-presence

Lineage:

Process Step:

Process Description: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/species/about.jsp

Direct Spatial Reference Method: Raster
Raster Object Information:

Raster Object Type: Grid Cell
Row Count: 944
Column Count: 276
Vertical Count: 1

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude Resolution: 0.008333
Longitude Resolution: 0.008333
Geographic Coordinate Units: Decimal degrees

Geodetic Model:

Horizontal Datum Name: WGS84
Ellipsoid Name: WGS84
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257224

Distributor:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8920
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu

Resource Description: CIESIN_SEDAC_SPECIES_MAM_RICH
Distribution Liability:
CIESIN follows procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by CIESIN are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact SEDAC User Services at +1 845-365-8920 or via email at ciesin.info@ciesin.columbia.edu. Neither CIESIN nor NASA verifies or guarantees the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. CIESIN provides this data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied. CIESIN shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided by CIESIN.
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Standard Order Process:

Digital Form:

Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: BIL
File Decompression Technique: Unzip

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Computer Contact Information:

Network Address:

Network Resource Name: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/species-v1-americas-mammal-family-richness/data-download

Access Instructions: Data accessible via direct download.

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Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: PDF, PNG

Digital Transfer Option:

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Network Resource Name: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/species-v1-americas-mammal-family-richness/maps

Access Instructions: Maps accessible via direct download.

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Time Period Information:

Single Date/Time:

Calendar Date: 2008

Metadata Date: 2008/09/12
Metadata Review Date: 2013/02/28
Metadata Future Review Date: 2014/02/28
Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) Metadata Administration

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing and physical address
Address: CIESIN, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, P.O. Box 1000
City: Palisades
State or Province: NY
Postal Code: 10964
Country: USA

Contact Voice Telephone: +1 845-365-8988
Contact Facsimile Telephone: +1 845-365-8922
Contact Electronic Mail Address: metadata@ciesin.columbia.edu

Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD_001-1998