// ANIMALS
WoRMS
Authoritative list of marine species names and taxonomy
WoRMS is a free public Animals API with no authentication required. It supports HTTPS.
// FACTS
- Category
- Animals
- Authentication
- none
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- unknown
- Endpoint
- www.marinespecies.org
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is WoRMS?
WoRMS is a free public API in the Animals category. Authoritative list of marine species names and taxonomy
Does WoRMS require authentication?
No — WoRMS can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.
Is WoRMS free?
Yes. WoRMS 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 WoRMS support HTTPS?
Yes, WoRMS supports HTTPS encrypted requests.