We have just released new data filter features to improve the way you search and filter data in the ALA. There is now a default data filter in place that excludes lower quality records. You can pre-filter your search results using a suite of other data filters. To learn more, read Getting started with the data profiles.

Search for records in Atlas of Living Australia



Note: the simple search attempts to match a known species/taxon - by its scientific name or common name. If there are no name matches, a full text search will be performed on your query

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Find records for ANY of the following taxa (matched/processed taxon concepts)

Find records that specify the following fields

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Select one of the draw tools (polygon, rectangle, circle), draw a shape and click the search link that pops up.

Import an existing GIS area (currently supported formats: Well Known Text (WKT) POLYGON shape)

To search with other spatial file formats (shapefile, KML, etc.), please use the Spatial Portal - via the "Add to Map" ➜ "Areas" menu.

Copy & paste a WKT POLYGON string and click "Add to map":