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International Species Information System (ISIS) Database

Entry ID: ISIS

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Summary

Abstract: International Species Information System (ISIS) database

The International Species Information System (ISIS) is a
computer-based information system for wild animal species held in
captivity. The ISIS central database contains information on over
1.65 million zoological animals of nearly 15,000+ taxa, approximately
10,000 species held in 586 institutions in ...

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 90.0

S: -90.0

E: 180.0

W: -180.0

Science Keywords

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > BIRDS

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > AMPHIBIANS

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > MAMMALS

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > REPTILES

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA

Originating Center

Data Center

International Species Information System

Data Center URL: http://www.isis.org
Dataset ID: ISIS (International Species Information System) database

Data Center Personnel
Name: ISIS CENTRAL OFFICE Phone: +1 952 997 9500 Fax: +1 952 432 2757 Email: isis at isis.org Contact Address: ISIS Central Office 12101 Johnny Cake Ridge Road City: Apple Valley Province or State: MN Postal Code: 55124-8151 Country: USA