Gridded Species Distribution, Version 1: Global Amphibians 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: Global Amphibians 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-global-amphibian-family-richness

Description:

Abstract:
Global Amphibians 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 information on the number of amphibian 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: General
Theme Keyword: Accoucheur
Theme Keyword: Ajolote
Theme Keyword: Axotyl
Theme Keyword: Bullfrog
Theme Keyword: Caecilian
Theme Keyword: Cururu Lesser Escuerzo
Theme Keyword: Dwarf Sirens
Theme Keyword: Ensatina
Theme Keyword: Escuercito
Theme Keyword: Eurycea Troglodytes Complex
Theme Keyword: Frog
Theme Keyword: Froglet
Theme Keyword: Leptodactyle de Myers
Theme Keyword: Mantella
Theme Keyword: Mudpuppy
Theme Keyword: Newt
Theme Keyword: Salamander
Theme Keyword: Snout-Burrower
Theme Keyword: Spadefoot
Theme Keyword: Tlaconete
Theme Keyword: Toad
Theme Keyword: Toadlet
Theme Keyword: Treefrog
Theme Keyword: Waterdog

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO Topic
Theme Keyword: Biota

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: SEDAC Topic
Theme Keyword: Biodiversity

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: WDC Theme
Theme Keyword: Conservation
Theme Keyword: Sustainability

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

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Parameter Valids
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Amphibians > Frogs/Toads
Theme Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Amphibians > Salamanders
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

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: CIESIN Location Terms, version 2.0
Place Keyword: Continent > Africa
Place Keyword: Continent > Asia
Place Keyword: Continent > Australia
Place Keyword: Region > Equatorial
Place Keyword: Continent > Europe
Place Keyword: Global
Place Keyword: Region > Mid-Latitude
Place Keyword: Continent > North America
Place Keyword: Region > Oceania
Place Keyword: Region > Polar
Place Keyword: Continent > South America

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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.
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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: Global Amphibians 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-global-amphibian-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: Global Amphibians Presence 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-global-amphibian-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

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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_AMP_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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File Decompression Technique: Unzip

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Network Address:

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

Access Instructions: Data accessible via direct download.

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Format Name: PDF, PNG

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

Access Instructions: Maps accessible via direct download.

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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