Azorean Biodiversity Portal

The University of Azores hosts the Azores Bioportal ( http://azoresbioportal.uac.pt/) a regional E-Infrastructure. The Azorean Biodiversity Portal (ABP) is an e-infrastructure now associated with Portuguese PORBIOTA and LIFEWATCH. The ABP is a key e-infrastructure for the integrated management of biodiversity data of the Azores, providing a large number of specialized services supporting research, policy and education. The 3000 visits per day, the numerous international scientific collaborations, resulting in publications and academic thesis, and the connection with other prestigious databases demonstrate the Portal’s scientific quality as well as its general appeal. Several Natural History Collections are also managed by University of Azores, namely of Algae, Bryophytes, Vascular Plants, Molluscs and Arthropods.The Azorean Biodiversity Portal shares all the information available on the biodiversity of the Azores, one of the five Macaronesian archipelagos (the other being Madeira, Salvage Islands, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde). Macaronesia is recognized as an important part of the Mediterranean hotspot of biodiversity; however, a comprehensive systematic revision of its biodiversity was still lacking at the end of the 20th century.Based in two European INTERREG IIIB projects, an unprecedented collaboration of more than 200 taxonomists and other scientists resulted in accurate and comprehensive lists of terrestrial species in the Canary Islands (Izquierdo et al., 2001, 2004; Moro et al., 2003), Cape Verde (Arechavaleta et al., 2005), the Azores (Borges et al., 2005b, 2010) and Madeira–Selvagens (Borges et al., 2008). This unique collaboration was fundamental for creating the baseline taxonomic information for the ABP, updating the taxonomic information, listing synonyms.

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Identification

Alternate Identifier

24baf0da-60a9-4a13-99d7-a8c860c3cb30

Publication Date
2018-09-28
Title

Azorean Biodiversity Portal

Abstract

The University of Azores hosts the Azores Bioportal ( http://azoresbioportal.uac.pt/) a regional E-Infrastructure. The Azorean Biodiversity Portal (ABP) is an e-infrastructure now associated with Portuguese PORBIOTA and LIFEWATCH. The ABP is a key e-infrastructure for the integrated management of biodiversity data of the Azores, providing a large number of specialized services supporting research, policy and education. The 3000 visits per day, the numerous international scientific collaborations, resulting in publications and academic thesis, and the connection with other prestigious databases demonstrate the Portal’s scientific quality as well as its general appeal. Several Natural History Collections are also managed by University of Azores, namely of Algae, Bryophytes, Vascular Plants, Molluscs and Arthropods.The Azorean Biodiversity Portal shares all the information available on the biodiversity of the Azores, one of the five Macaronesian archipelagos (the other being Madeira, Salvage Islands, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde). Macaronesia is recognized as an important part of the Mediterranean hotspot of biodiversity; however, a comprehensive systematic revision of its biodiversity was still lacking at the end of the 20th century.Based in two European INTERREG IIIB projects, an unprecedented collaboration of more than 200 taxonomists and other scientists resulted in accurate and comprehensive lists of terrestrial species in the Canary Islands (Izquierdo et al., 2001, 2004; Moro et al., 2003), Cape Verde (Arechavaleta et al., 2005), the Azores (Borges et al., 2005b, 2010) and Madeira–Selvagens (Borges et al., 2008). This unique collaboration was fundamental for creating the baseline taxonomic information for the ABP, updating the taxonomic information, listing synonyms.

Dataset Language

ENGLISH

 
Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Paulo Alexandre Vieira Borges (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Rosalina Gabriel (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Ana Maria Arroz (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

http://gba.uac.pt/member/ana-margarida-moura-de-oliveira-arroz
Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Ana Costa (Researcher)

Rua Mãe de Deus 13A

,

Ponta Delgada

,

Ilha de São Miguel

,

9501-801

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Regina Cunha (Researcher)

Rua Mãe de Deus 13A

,

Ponta Delgada

,

Ilha de São Miguel

,

9501-801

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Rui Elias (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Luís Silva (Reseracher)

Rua Mãe de Deus 13A

,

Ponta Delgada

,

Ilha de São Miguel

,

9501-801

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - João Gonçalves (Researcher)

Rua Prof. Dr. Frederico Machado, 4 Matriz

,

Horta

,

Ilha do Faial

,

9900-138

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Enésima Mendonça (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - António Frias Martins (Reseracher)

Rua Mãe de Deus 13A

,

Ponta Delgada

,

Ilha de São Miguel

,

9501-801

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  Universidade dos Açores - Francisco Reis (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

Dataset Creator
  University of Helsinki - Pedro Cardoso (Researcher)

P.O. Box 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4) 00014

,

Helsinki

,

00014

,

FINLAND

Metadata Provider
  Azorean Biodiversity Group - Paulo Alexandre Vieira Borges (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
Dataset Contact
  Azorean Biodiversity Group - Paulo Alexandre Vieira Borges (Researcher)

Rua Capitão João d´Ávila, Pico da Urze

,

Angra do Heroísmo

,

Ilha Terceira

,

9700-042

,

PORTUGAL

http://gba.uac.pt/member/paulo-a-v-borges
Keywords (GBIF Dataset Type Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_type.xml)

  • database

  • biodiversity

  • species distribution

  • webpage

  • Azores

  • science communication

Keywords (GBIF Dataset Subtype Vocabulary: http://rs.gbif.org/vocabulary/gbif/dataset_subtype.xml)

  • Observation

Geographic Coverage

Geographic Description

The Azorean Biodiversity Portal shares all the information available on the biodiversity of the Azores, one of the five Macaronesian archipelagos (Madeira, Salvage Islands, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde).

Bounding Box

West Bounding Coordinate

-34

East Bounding Coordinate

-20

North Bounding Coordinate

42

South Bounding Coordinate

34

Temporal Coverage

Range of Dates

Begin Date
End Date

Taxonomic Coverage

General Taxonomic Coverage

Lichens, bryophytes, vascular plants, molluscs, arthropods, vertebrates andcoastal invertebrates of the Azores archipelago (Portugal, North Atlantic):

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Kingdom

Taxonomic Rank Value

Animalia

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Annelida

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Arthropoda

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Chordata

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Cnidaria

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Echinodermata

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Mollusca

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Nematoda

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Porifera

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Kingdom

Taxonomic Rank Value

Funghi

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Ascomycota

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Basidiomycota

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Deuteromycotas

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Kingdom

Taxonomic Rank Value

Plantae

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Anthocerotophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Bryophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Lycopodiophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Magnoliophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Marchantiophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Pinophyta

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomic Rank Name

Phylum

Taxonomic Rank Value

Pteridophyta

License Information

Intellectual Rights

This work is licensed under a

Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License

.

 

Distribution

Online

URL
http://azoresbioportal.uac.pt/pt/
 

Additional Metadata

Metadata

GBIF Metadata Block

Date Stamp

2021-11-29T15:52:49Z

Citation

Borges P A V, Gabriel R, Arroz A M, Costa A, Cunha R, Elias R, Silva L, Gonçalves J, Mendonça E, Martins A F, Reis F, Cardoso P, Vieira Borges P A (2018). Azorean Biodiversity Portal. Universidade dos Açores. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/j0iceo accessed via GBIF.org on 2021-11-29.

Bibliography

Borges, P.A., Gabriel, R., Arroz, A.M., Costa, A.N.A., Cunha, R.T., Silva, L., Mendonça, E., Martins, A.M., Reis, F. and Cardoso, P., 2010. The Azorean Biodiversity Portal: an internet database for regional biodiversity outreach. Systematics and Biodiversity, 8(4), pp.423-434.

Logo URL
http://azoresbioportal.uac.pt/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/azoresbioportal3.jpg
 

Project

• Project

Title

Azorean Biodiversity Portal (ABP)

Personnel

Individual Name

Given Name

Paulo Alexandre

Surname

Vieira Borges

User ID

0000-0002-8448-7623

Role

ADMINISTRATIVE_POINT_OF_CONTACT

Abstract

The Azorean Biodiversity Portal (ABP) is an e-infrastructure now associated with Portuguese PORBIOTA and LIFEWATCH.

Funding

Data were derived from EU projects INTERREGIII B ATLÂNTICO (2004-2006), BIONATURA (2006-2008), ATLANTISMAR - Mapping coastal and marine biodiversity of the Azores (Ref: M2.1.2/I/027/2011) (2012-2015). The website is currently being funded by Azorean Biodiversity Group (cE3c) (University of Azores) and AZORES2020 -PORBIOTA. PAVB is currently being funded by the project MACDIV (FCT-PTDC/BIABIC/0054/2014) and all the Azorean Biodiversity Group by the project FCT-UID/BIA/00329/2013.

Study Area Description

Descriptor

This study covers the Archipelago of Azores, including the marine area.

Design Description

Description

There was a data-gathering stage, which comprised both an exhaustive literature review of taxonomic and distributional data, but also data from museum collections (e.g. the University of Azores’ entomological and bryological collections). In fact, data from museum collections are one of the most valuable resources for biodiversity conservation (Soberon ́ et al., 2000) and research in general (Suarez Tsutsui, 2004). The documents acquired included not only published material but also unpublished BAs, MSc and PhD theses, expert field reports and data from herbaria and animal collections in museums or universities. Data were from the 19th century through to the present day.

 
 

Methods

• Method

Method Step

Description

The data in this occurrence dataset 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 dataset table contains 2408695 records.

Sampling

Study Extent

This study covers the Archipelago of Azores, including the marine area.

Sampling Description

Data input is complex and requires interpretation and validation by experts at two levels: (i) taxonomic validation, where synonyms are traced and accepted species names are updated (see Borges et al., 2005b, 2010), and (ii) occurrence data evaluation, where each record is classified as secure or doubtful according to the reliability of the source and where the precision of the distribution is qualified (1=very precise locations, usually point UTM data; 2=localities not exceeding 25 km2; 3=imprecise localities; and 4=island occurrence [generally old publications]). All records are linked to the year of observation or collection of the species.Each record has a bibliographic reference attached to it, i.e papers, other publications, expert remarks, etc.All data digitization was performed during 5 years (2004–2008) by five specially trained technicians (i.e. 300hours per person/month) supported by research grants from the EU INTERREG IIIB and the Azorean Government (Director of the Environment).

qualityControl

Description

The dataset included regional experts on each taxonomic group, all data were strictly checked for taxonomic correct-ness (e.g. misidentifications, synonymies) and geographical inaccuracies and errors were corrected (e.g. spelling errors, wrong labels).