Get family names
URL: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames
Lists all of the family common and scientific names within a specified class from the Department of Environment and Science's WildNet database.
Species profile search can be used to view all the family names for a WildNet class and access species information (by name or a taxonomy search) approved for release from the WildNet database.
The Conservation status of Queensland wildlife dataset that is generated weekly can be accessed to obtain a complete list of the current taxonomy from the WildNet database.
Mandatory Variables
kingdom: A kingdom's common name. For a current list access Get kingdom names.
class: A class scientific name. For a current list of classes access Get class names.
Optional Variables
f: The format of the response. There are 3 possible options; json, xml and csv. Json is the default if 'f' is not set.
Output Field Descriptions
KingdomName: The scientific name for the kingdom.
KingdomCommonName: The common name for the kingdom.
ClassName: The scientific name for the class.
ClassCommonName: The common name for the class.
FamilyName: The scientific name for the family.
FamilyCommonName: The common name for the family.
FamilyRank: The numerical rank for the family from the WildNet database.
Example outputs
- JSON: (default): https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=animals&class=amphibia
- XML: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=animals&class=amphibia&f=xml
- CSV: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=animals&class=amphibia&f=csv
Examples using different inputs
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Amphibian family names: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=animals&class=amphibia&f=csv
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Bird family names: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=animals&class=aves&f=csv
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Green algae family names: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=plants&class=chlorophyceae&f=csv
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Slime mould family names: https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species/?op=getfamilynames&kingdom=protozoans&class=myxomycetes&f=csv
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | 18 January 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | 18 January 2024 |
| Created | 22 December 2022 |
| Format | JSON |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 |
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| Has views | False |
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Link checked: 3 January 2023