This is the curated base data of montane tree species found in the Tropical Andes region. The data is stored as a tibble with 132 rows and 11 columns. Each row represents a species and contains information such as the species name, accepted name, accepted family, accepted genus, IUCN status, distribution, elevation range, assessor, description, and taxonomic status.
Source
The data for this package was obtained from A Regional Red List of Montane Tree Species of the Tropical Andes - 2014.
Details
The columns in the base data tibble are as follows:
species_name: The scientific name of the species.accepted_name: The currently accepted name for the species.accepted_family: The family to which the species belongs.accepted_genus: The genus to which the species belongs.taxonomic_status: The taxonomic status of the species.iucn: The conservation status of the species according to the IUCN Red List Categories.distribution: The distribution range of the species.unsure_distribution: Information about the uncertainty in the distribution data.elevation: The elevation range where the species is found.assessor: The person or group responsible for assessing the species.description: Additional information or description of the species.
The base species list used in the mtsta package has been carefully reviewed and validated with the assistance of the Taxonomic Name Resolution Service (TNRS). By utilizing the TNRS, the base species list in the mtsta package guarantees accuracy and consistency in the representation of species names, enhancing the reliability of the package's functionalities.
See also
Use search_mtsta() function to search and match species names using this base data.
Examples
data("mtsta_tab")