Shark Species Traits and IUCN Red List Assessments

Ceri Webster's dataset includes trait data and IUCN Red List assessments for shark species. It comprises three files: a species trait database, an assessment data file, and a taxonomic reference table. The dataset is 38.4 KB in size and was last updated on April 10, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze extinction risk patterns based on IUCN Red List assessment data
• Study correlations between species traits and conservation status
• Validate taxonomic classifications using the provided reference table

Strengths

• Dataset is 38.4 KB, indicating a focused scope.
• Includes IUCN Red List assessment data, a standardized conservation metric.
• Provides a taxonomic reference table for species classification.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Ceri Webster via figshare

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 07:24:31; freshness should be verified.