Occurrence dataset Registered April 09, 2018

    Mammals of Ireland 2016-2025

    Description

    Observations of wild and feral mammals.

    Purpose

    To maintain data on sightings of mammals made by the general and to make these data available for research, to inform decision-making and for other conservation-related purposes.

    Geographic scope

    Description

    The island of Ireland.

    Latitude
    From 51.42435683 to 55.43149952
    Longitude
    From -10.61357584 to -5.48109767

    Temporal scope

    range
    January 01, 1987 - December 31, 2024

    Methodology

    Quality control

    All data have undergone validation.

    Method steps
    1. Mostly collation of casual sightings of wild and feral mammals submitted directly to the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

    Metrics

    Contacts

    • Dr. Liam Lysaght

      Originator
      Organization
      Collated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre from different sources
      Address
      National Biodiversity Data Centre, Carriganore WIT West Campus, Waterford, Ireland.
      Roles
      Originator
      Email
      Phone
    • National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland

      Metadata author
      Organization
      National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
      Address
      Beechfield house, Carriganore SETU West Campus
      Roles
      Metadata author
      Email
      Phone
    • Michelle Judge

      Administrative point of contact
      Organization
      National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
      Address
      Beechfield house, Carriganore SETU West Campus
      Roles
      Administrative point of contact
      Email
      Phone

    GBIF registration

    Registration date
    April 09, 2018
    Metadata last modified
    January 29, 2025
    Hosted by
    National Biodiversity Data Centre
    Installation
    HTTP Installation
    Endpoints
    Darwin Core Archive
    Preferred identifier
    10.15468/fc0hzc

    Citation

    Dr. Liam Lysaght. Mammals of Ireland 2016-2025. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/fc0hzc accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-08-07.