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finbif-taxonomy

Resolve scientific or common species names to FinBIF MX-codes via /taxa and /autocomplete/taxa endpoints.

Updated Mar 19, 2026
Search Tags:#autocomplete#checklists#taxonomy#finbif#mx-code#taxon-id#red-list
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/luomus/finbif-skills --skill finbif-taxonomy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: finbif-taxonomy
Source: https://github.com/luomus/finbif-skills/tree/main/finbif-taxonomy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luomus/finbif-skills --skill finbif-taxonomy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The FinBIF taxonomy skill provides quick access to taxon identifiers and taxonomic context by querying species names against FinBIF endpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve MX-codes and taxonomic context for species by scientific or common name via endpoints such as /taxa and /autocomplete/taxa.
  • Browse taxonomic hierarchies, access informal-taxon-groups, and fetch Red List evaluations and checklist data.
  • Resolve names to identifiers for integration with datasets, analyses, and automated workflows.

Quick Start

Ask it to look up a taxon by name and return its MX-code and taxonomic hierarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions about finbif-taxonomy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find a taxon ID using a species name in FinBIF?▼

To find a taxon ID in FinBIF, query the /taxa or /autocomplete/taxa endpoints using a scientific or common name to retrieve the corresponding MX-code and taxonomic hierarchy.

Can I retrieve red-list evaluations and checklist data for taxa?▼

Yes, you can fetch red-list evaluations and checklist data for taxa by querying the available FinBIF endpoints, which return conservation status and checklist classification details.

What is the best way to resolve scientific names to MX-codes for dataset integration?▼

The best way to resolve scientific names to MX-codes is by querying the FinBIF /taxa endpoint, which returns stable taxon identifiers suitable for integrating into datasets and automated workflows.

How do I browse taxonomic hierarchies and informal taxon groups?▼

You can browse taxonomic hierarchies and access informal-taxon-groups by querying the relevant FinBIF endpoints, which return structured taxonomic context and group classifications.

Does the FinBIF taxonomy lookup support autocomplete for species names?▼

Yes, FinBIF taxonomy lookup supports autocomplete by querying the /autocomplete/taxa endpoint, which returns matching taxon identifiers and taxonomy data for partial scientific or common names.

What limitations exist when resolving common names to taxon identifiers?▼

A limitation when resolving common names is that multiple taxa may share the same common name, requiring you to manually verify the returned MX-code and taxonomic hierarchy for accuracy.

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