Derived species records used for Species Distribution Models in a study on the potential decline of the mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) in southern Africa. The dataset was created by Psijure for the Shen et al. research and is available under an Open Access license. Its specific size, format, and update history are not detailed in the provided metadata.
Use Cases
- Training Species Distribution Models (SDMs) based on the described species occurrence records.
- Applying Bayesian network modelling techniques to ecological data as referenced in the study.
- Assessing potential changes in the distribution of the mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) based on the derived dataset.
- Analyzing food provisioning ecosystem services in southern Africa using the modelled species data.
Strengths
- Dataset is derived for a specific, peer-reviewed scientific study (Shen et al.), suggesting a research-grade purpose.
- Available under an Open Access (green) license, facilitating reuse and analysis.
Limitations
- Row count, file formats, and column definitions are unknown, which limits suitability assessment.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and completeness require manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Psijure (author), associated with the Shen et al. study.
- Collection Method
- Derived from species records downloaded for producing Species Distribution Models (SDMs).
- Geography
- Southern Africa