BIOCATALOG - Cabo Verde species and cataloging project

Occurrence Specimen
Latest version published by CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal on Feb 24, 2025 CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal
Publication date:
24 February 2025
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Description

The project focuses on cataloging species in Cabo Verde using preserved specimens from the animal and plant kingdoms housed in museums. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital database that documents the biodiversity of the archipelago, leveraging historical and contemporary collections. By analyzing morphological, genetic, and ecological data from these specimens, the project seeks to identify species, track changes in biodiversity over time, and support conservation efforts. This collaborative effort involves taxonomists, ecologists, and museum curators, and will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and educators working to preserve Cabo Verde's unique ecosystems.

Data Records

The data in this occurrence resource has been published as a Darwin Core Archive (DwC-A), which is a standardized format for sharing biodiversity data as a set of one or more data tables. The core data table contains 818 records.

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How to cite

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

P. Lopes E, Alves-Martins F, Dias dos Santos S S, Fortes L, Freitas R, Martinez-Arribas J, Biscoito M (2025). BIOCATALOG - Cabo Verde species and cataloging project. Version 1.6. CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal. Occurrence dataset. http://ipt.gbif.pt/ipt/resource?r=biocatalog&v=1.6

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The publisher and rights holder of this work is CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) License.

GBIF Registration

This resource has been registered with GBIF, and assigned the following GBIF UUID: 8f54e260-6339-4383-a807-7c90060b3332.  CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources) Portugal publishes this resource, and is itself registered in GBIF as a data publisher endorsed by GBIF Portugal.

Keywords

Occurrence; Specimen

Contacts

Evandro P. Lopes
  • Originator
  • Professor
Universidade Técnica do Atlântico – UTA
São Vicente
São Vicente
CV
Fernanda Alves-Martins
  • Originator
  • Researcher
CIBIO
Vairão
Porto
PT
Sarah Sofia Dias dos Santos
  • Originator
  • Phd student
Universidade Técnica do Atlântico – UTA
São Vicente
São Vicente
CV
Liliana Fortes
  • Originator
  • Phd student
Universidade Técnica do Atlântico – UTA
São Vicente
São Vicente
CV
Rui Freitas
  • Originator
  • Professor
Universidade Técnica do Atlântico – UTA
São Vicente
São Vicente
CV
Javier Martinez-Arribas
  • Originator
  • Data Technician
CIBIO
Vairão
Porto
PT
Manuel Biscoito
  • Originator
Museu de História Natural do Funchal, Estação de Biologia Marinha do Funchal
Funchal
Madeira
PT
Javier Martinez Arribas
  • Point Of Contact
  • Data Technician
CIBIO
Vairão
Porto
PT

Geographic Coverage

Cabo Verde species and cataloging project

Bounding Coordinates South West [14.894, -25.165], North East [17.18, -22.661]

Taxonomic Coverage

No Description available

Kingdom Plantae, Animalia
Phylum Mollusca, Arthropoda, Annelida, Chordata, Rhodophyta, Chlorophyta, Cnidaria
Class Polychaeta, Florideophyceae, Insecta, Bivalvia, Ulvophyceae, Anthozoa, Malacostraca, Gastropoda
Order Cardiida, Decapoda, Neogastropoda, Perciformes, Venerida, Aplysiida, Littorinimorpha, Orthoptera, Actiniaria, Coleoptera, Lepetellida, Bryopsidales, Sabellida, Arcida, Bonnemaisoniales
Family Hipponicidae, Actiniidae, Sabellidae, Pomacentridae, Bonnemaisoniaceae, Veneridae, Aplysiidae, Conidae, Tonnidae, Noetiidae, Gryllidae, Ungulinidae, Cardiidae, Halimedaceae, Fissurellidae, Tenebrionidae, Epialtidae

Project Data

No Description available

Title TROPIBIO - Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research
Identifier European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 854248

The personnel involved in the project:

Javier Martinez-Arribas
  • Programmer

Sampling Methods

The students meet a monthly goal of including 500 specimens in the database with taxonomic identification at the species level confirmed.

Study Extent Two students worked for five months on the curation process of BIOCATALOG data (June, July, September, October, and November during 2023).

Method step description:

  1. The BIOCATALOG collection is mainly composed of tissues and specimens of marine invertebrates, fishes, algae, as well as some specimens of reptiles, mammals (rodents), and birds.

Additional Metadata

Acknowledgements We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Universidad Técnica del Atlántico and, in particular, to Professor Don Evandro P. Lopes, for their invaluable contribution to the study and understanding of Cabo Verde's biodiversity. The dedication of Professor Lopes, expertise, and passion have significantly advanced our knowledge of the archipelago's unique ecosystems. His collaborative spirit and commitment to research have not only enriched this project but also inspired a deeper appreciation for the conservation of Cabo Verde's natural heritage. Thank you for your unwavering support and for being a driving force in this important scientific endeavor.
Alternative Identifiers 8f54e260-6339-4383-a807-7c90060b3332
http://ipt.gbif.pt/ipt/resource?r=biocatalog