Hidden Biodiversity Tracker

Hidden Biodiversity Tracker is an interactive Shiny app that showcases examples of biodiversity that are often overlooked or underrepresented in research, conservation, and public awareness. These examples are categorized across multiple dimensions — taxonomic, functional, genetic, spatial, temporal, methodological and social — and visualized using intuitive tools designed to reveal complex patterns in biodiversity data.

Explore Hidden Biodiversity

• Interactive Map — Navigate a dynamic map to explore where hidden biodiversity examples have been reported or observed.
• Sunburst Chart — Visualize how cases of hidden biodiversity relate to different dimensions and contexts, providing a multi-layered view of underrecognized life forms.

Contribute Your Knowledge

Have an example of hidden biodiversity? Help us build a richer, more inclusive understanding of life on Earth by contributing:

• Click the gear icon ⚙️ at the top right of the screen.
• Submit your example directly through the app.
• Your submission will be reviewed and added to the growing collection.