European Alien Species Information Network - Species Explorer

Species Search and Mapping

The Search and Mapping tools allow users to map the occurrences of species in the EASIN Catalogue from the EASIN Geo Database.

Species can be searched by combination of criteria, mapped by using multiple layer types, and geospatial data filtered by Data Partners and EASIN-Lit information.

EASIN collects also the EU geographical distribution of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Union concern (published in EU Regulation 1143/2014 and adopted by Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2016/1141, 2017/1263, 2019/1262 and 2022/1203 ). The EU geographical distribution of IAS of Union concern is set through a Science for Policy Report, based on the best available knowledge. EASIN collects also the EU geographical distribution of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Union concern (EU Regulation 1143/2014 and adopted by Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2016/1141, 2017/1263, 2019/1262 and 2022/1203 ). The geographical distribution of IAS of Union concern in Europe is set through a Science for Policy Report, based on the best available knowledge.

A specific “Union Concern” filter can be used to to search IAS of Union concern from the EASIN Catalogue. To map IAS of Union concern from official data sources only, please use the filters on the map to select Notsys and Baseline data.

For further details on the available filters logic and mapping options, and on the use of the tools, please refer to our User Guide.