EncicloVida

EncicloVida is a sophisticated app designed to connect you with Mexico's vast biodiversity. This platform provides comprehensive information on over 103,000 species of plants, fungi, and animals indigenous to Mexico. It consolidates data, including scientific names, synonyms, common names, distribution maps, museum and herbarium records, and photos. By integrating resources from diverse digital platforms and leveraging citizen science inputs like daily records from Naturalista, EncicloVida offers a dynamic, data-rich experience for exploring Mexican biodiversity.

Discover and Learn

With EncicloVida, you can delve into extensive resources to uncover the risk categories and international trade status of various species. By consulting the Official Mexican Standard 059 and collaborating with global organizations like the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, the app ensures you have authoritative information at your fingertips. Additionally, resources from the Encyclopedia of Life, the Macaulay Library, and the Missouri Botanical Garden enrich your understanding. The app also facilitates access to scientific articles via platforms like Google Scholar and the Biodiversity Heritage Library.

User-Friendly Exploration

The app's user-friendly interface allows you to search species by region, including all Mexican municipalities and protected areas. Utilize filters for groups such as plants, fungi, or animals and refine by distribution status or environments. Access to photographs, videos, and audios enhances the exploration of endangered, endemic, or exotic species. Create customized digital species guides for any region and share your findings easily with others.

EncicloVida not only empowers you to appreciate and learn about Mexico's natural heritage but also promotes awareness and participation in addressing environmental challenges.