• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • EXPORT
  • HUMAN

How to filter species sightings by country with your AI

Connect GBIF to your AI client to pull precise biological data. Once connected, you can query specific species within any geographic boundary using standard country codes.

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Short answer

How can I see species sightings for a specific country?

Tell your AI to find specific species using an ISO country code. It uses the GBIF connection to pull those exact records for you. You'll get a filtered list of sightings based on that location.

Where your data lands.

The results of your query.

The AI processes your request and organizes the findings into these categories.

DATA

Filtered occurrence lists

The AI pulls specific species records from the database. You get a clean list of sightings matching your country code.

ANALYSIS

Regional distribution insights

Your agent can summarize how a species is spread across the requested territory. This helps you spot patterns without manual counting.

EXPORT

Formatted data tables

The AI organizes the raw GBIF data into a structured format. You can then move this data into your own spreadsheets or reports.

HUMAN

Expert verification

The AI provides the raw data and summaries, but you must verify the taxonomic accuracy. You decide which sightings are relevant to your research.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI translates your natural language into specific API calls to GBIF.

  1. Identify the target

    Your agent parses your prompt to find the species name and the ISO country code you mentioned.

    get_gbif_occurrences

  2. Query the database

    The AI calls the GBIF tool to fetch all matching records for that specific country.

    get_gbif_occurrences

  3. Filter and clean

    The agent removes duplicate entries or irrelevant metadata from the returned results.

    get_gbif_occurrences

  4. Present findings

    The AI presents the sightings in a readable format, such as a list or a summary table.

    get_gbif_occurrences

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the GBIF connection immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the species names and country codes for the ones you actually need.

GBIF Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — GBIF capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gbif-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SCirCL0PMrW7ObSLpSQ0aHnBntQSSODVn2GiOWXN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Do I need to know the ISO country codes?

    Yes. The AI works best when you provide the standard two-letter ISO code for the country.

  • 02

    Can the AI upload new sightings to GBIF?

    No. This connector only allows the AI to retrieve existing data from GBIF.

  • 03

    Can the AI change the original records in the database?

    No. The AI can only read the data. It has no permission to edit or delete anything in GBIF.

  • 04

    What happens if the species name is misspelled?

    The AI might fail to find results. It is best to use the scientific name for accuracy.

  • 05

    Can I filter by state or province instead of country?

    No. The current tool is designed to filter by country codes.

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