- Sakarya Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
- Vol: 24 Issue: 6
- Comparison of the IUCN and the National Biodiversity (Noah's Ark) Database
Comparison of the IUCN and the National Biodiversity (Noah's Ark) Database
Authors : Levent Biler, Seda Bikriç
Pages : 1248-1251
Doi:10.16984/saufenbilder.707791
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Publication Date : 2020-12-01
Article Type : Other
Abstract :This study aimed to compare the IUCN and The National Biodiversity (Noah\'s Ark) Data of plant and terrestrial animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish). When the number of plant taxa is compared, it is seen that the difference between the two databases is very high. The main reason for this difference is that the plant species are not thoroughly evaluated in the IUCN. Also, there are differences in animal species. One possible reason is that marine species have not been evaluated in Noah\'s Ark Database. Another possible reason is that as a result of researchers\' taxonomic studies, some species are combined or separated. Elimination of the difference between these databases will provide a more accurate evaluation and interpretation.Keywords : IUCN Red List, The National Biodiversity (Noah\'s Ark) Database, Red List Categories