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// SCIENCE & MATH

GBIF

Global Biodiversity Information Facility

GBIF is a free public Science & Math API with no authentication required. It supports HTTPS and has CORS enabled.

// FACTS

Category
Science & Math
Authentication
none
HTTPS
yes
CORS
yes
Endpoint
www.gbif.org
Cost
Free

// FREQUENTLY ASKED

What is GBIF?

GBIF is a free public API in the Science & Math category. Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Does GBIF require authentication?

No — GBIF can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.

Is GBIF free?

Yes. GBIF is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.

Does GBIF support HTTPS?

Yes, GBIF supports HTTPS encrypted requests.