Major group · Vertebrates
Vertebrates on FaunaHub
Vertebrates — animals with a backbone — are FaunaHub's strongest area of coverage. They include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Each group below shows its current coverage status and the profiles already published, plus well-known animals still on the roadmap. This is representative coverage, not a complete inventory.
Reptiles
Strong coverageScaled vertebrates including crocodilians, lizards, snakes, and turtles.
“Reptiles” as traditionally used is paraphyletic; modern classifications group birds with reptiles.
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
tortoise, cobra, python, rattlesnake, boa, skink, gila monster, tuatara
Amphibians
Partial coverageFrogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians — many with life stages tied to water.
On FaunaHub (4)
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
tree frog, bullfrog, poison dart frog, fire salamander, caecilian, hellbender
Fish
Strong coverageAquatic vertebrates spanning sharks and rays, bony fish, and more — an informal grouping rather than a single lineage.
“Fish” is not a single evolutionary group; it spans several lineages.
On FaunaHub (16)
On the roadmap (not yet profiled)
cod, herring, swordfish, marlin, piranha, barracuda, anglerfish, lionfish, sardine, mackerel
Sources
- Catalogue of Life — Global index of the world's known species
- GBIF — Global Biodiversity Information Facility — International biodiversity data network
- ITIS — Integrated Taxonomic Information System — Authoritative taxonomic information (U.S. partnership)
- Animal Diversity Web — University of Michigan — Peer-edited reference accounts for animal species
Coverage is representative, not a complete inventory. Taxonomy changes as science improves, and species counts vary by source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “fish” a single group?
Why are amphibians less covered than mammals?
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