Making REST Requests to Name Search

REST allows you to make calls to the Name Search service by passing parameter keys and values in a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). Name Search returns its response in XML (Extensible Markup Language) format. You can use a web browser to test Name Search requests and view responses by entering the REST URL into the browser's address bar. The browser will display the raw XML response.

Search (species scientific or common name)

Below is a list of the available public Name Search services. Each link navigates to a document that covers the specifics for each call, including the request URL, parameters, and fields.

• Global Species Name Search
• National Species Name Search
• Subnational Species Name Search
• Subnational Species Name Search by National Name
• National Species Summary by Name
• Subnational Species Summary by Name