Who's behind the news?
Who's behind the news?
1.5.2
Newsjunkie.net is a resource guide for journalists. We show who's behind the news, and provide tools to help navigate the modern business of information.
Use of Data
1.5.2
1.5.2
The Hong Kong Biodiversity Database is an online government information platform maintained by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It serves as a comprehensive public resource for information about the biodiversity of Hong Kong, including fauna and flora species records, habitat data, and conservation information.
The database was developed by the AFCD as part of Hong Kong's commitment to biodiversity conservation and its obligations under international biodiversity conventions. Hong Kong, despite its small geographic area and high population density, supports remarkable biodiversity including over 550 bird species, more than 100 freshwater fish species, and several thousand plant species. The database was created to document and monitor this natural heritage systematically and make information publicly accessible.
The database contains species records for Hong Kong's flora and fauna, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, and plants. Records include distribution data, habitat information, conservation status, photographic documentation, and associated ecological data. The database integrates information from government surveys, scientific research, and citizen science contributions, providing a dynamic and regularly updated record of Hong Kong's biodiversity.
The database is freely accessible online at biodiversity.gov.hk. Users can search for species information, view distribution maps, and access conservation data. The platform supports research, environmental impact assessment, conservation planning, and public education. Data is available in both English and Traditional Chinese, and the platform offers API access for developers and researchers requiring programmatic data retrieval.