Taiwan Wildlife Conservation List

Kwang-Tsao Shao

doi:10.15468/z9pgvq

Taiwan Wildlife Conservation List

Citation

Shao K, Chung K (2024). Taiwan Wildlife Conservation List. Version 1.7. Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility (TaiBIF). Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/z9pgvq accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-15.

Description

Former title: COA Wildlife Conservation List Taiwan's unique geographical location and varied topography resulted in diverse fauna on this beautiful island. However, excessive land development and resource utilization have incessantly squeezed the space for the survival of wildlife. Wildlife conservation is not just a simple act of protection, it warrants reasonable and sustainable use of natural resources. The Wildlife Conservation Act, enacted by Ministry of Agriculture (MOA, former as Council of Agriculture, COA), is an important legal basis for wildlife management and habitat protection. Its purpose is to maintain species diversity and ecological balance. The government and related conservation organizations have designated 17 wildlife refuges. Not only are they the subject of academic researches, they are also the indicators of environmental quality. The checklist of Taiwan (TaiCOL) lists 398 endangered, rare, and other protected species of wildlife in Taiwan. The database also provides information on these species, such as their scientific names (including authors and years), common names, and synonyms. Through Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility (TaiBIF), the information can be shared and exchanged with other GBIF participants. Users can use keywords to link to other websites with relevant information. All these efforts will result in the circulation of information in the fields of research, education and conservation, which in turn will arouse global attention to the protection of wildlife.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Taiwan island and adjacent islets.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Kwang-Tsao Shao
originator
position: Research Fellow (Retired)
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
128 Sec 2, Academia Rd., Nangang Dist.
Taipei
115
TAIWAN
email: zoskt@gate.sinica.edu.tw
homepage: http://taibnet.sinica.edu.tw

Kuo-Fang Chung
metadata author
position: Associate Research Fellow
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
128 Sec 2, Academia Rd., Nangang Dist.
Taipei
115
TAIWAN
email: bochung@sinica.edu.tw
homepage: https://www.biodiv.tw/zh_pi-Kuo-Fang_Chung

Jack Lin
programmer
115
TAIWAN

Chihjen Ko
processor
TAIWAN
email: ckotwn@gmail.com

Lai Kun-Chi
processor

Jason Mai
programmer
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
TAIWAN

Sz-Yi Tsai
administrative point of contact
position: Database Administrator
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica
128 Sec 2, Academia Rd., Nangang Dist.
Taipei
115
TAIWAN
Telephone: +886 2 27872220 28
email: auszyi@gmail.com
homepage: http://taibnet.sinica.edu.tw