This dataset contains vernacular (common) names for species included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The vernacular names are provided in various languages, and for some species, multiple common names exist. Each vernacular name is linked to a taxon from the core dataset through a unique identifier.
Format
A tibble with 156,417 rows and 4 variables:
- core_id
integer. A unique identifier linking the vernacular name to the corresponding taxon in the core dataset.- language
character. The language in which the vernacular name is provided, using standard language codes (e.g., "fra" for French, "eng" for English).- vernacular_name
character. The common or vernacular name of the species in the specified language.- is_preferred_name
logical. Indicates whether the vernacular name is the preferred name (TRUE) or an alternative name (FALSE).
This dataset provides essential information for understanding the common names of species in different languages, which can be useful for local conservation efforts and public communication about species.
Source
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, available through GBIF: https://www.gbif.org/dataset/19491596-35ae-4a91-9a98-85cf505f1bd3
Examples
# Load the data
data(vernacular_name)
# View the first few rows of the dataset
head(vernacular_name)
#> # A tibble: 6 × 4
#> core_id language vernacular_name is_preferred_name
#> <int> <chr> <chr> <lgl>
#> 1 157938 FRA Narthécie de Reverchon TRUE
#> 2 157938 FRA Ossifrage de Reverchon FALSE
#> 3 162229 MLT Brimba Sewda FALSE
#> 4 162229 ENG Maltse Spider Orchid TRUE
#> 5 163990 FRA Héléocharis des Marais FALSE
#> 6 163990 ENG Common Spike-rush TRUE