GBIF
research:gbif · www.gbif.org/developer/summary ↗
Global Biodiversity Information Facility: 2.7 billion species occurrence records and the backbone taxonomy.
About the GBIF API
GBIF API on Apizie: 3 endpoints (Match species, Search species, Occurrences) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 3 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:gbif/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | research:gbif |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 3 |
| Category | Research |
| Source | www.gbif.org/developer/summary |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:gbif/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
GBIF API FAQ
How do I call the GBIF API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:gbif/species-match with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the GBIF API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the GBIF API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key research:gbif.
What is the status of the GBIF API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key