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RecentlyExtinctSpecies
RecentlyExtinctSpecies documents recently extinct, missing, and other species in an online database.
About RecentlyExtinctSpecies
RecentlyExtinctSpecies is an online database that documents recently extinct, missing and rediscovered species of animals, plants and fungi. The site states that it covers recently extinct taxa from 126ka to the present, along with missing and rediscovered (sub)species. Its listings draw on subfossil remains and specimens held in museums and private collections, which the site describes as sources of information about species that are no longer known to be alive.
The site states that its coverage is incomplete. It notes that many taxa may have gone extinct without leaving any discovered trace, and that some species are so poorly known that little can be documented about them.
Key features
- Database of recently extinct species covering animals, plants and fungi
- Covers recently extinct taxa from 126ka to the present
- Records missing and rediscovered (sub)species
- Separate sections for animals, plants and fungi
- Dedicated section on the thylacine, called The Thylacine Archive
Best for: People looking for reference information on recently extinct, missing or rediscovered animals, plants and fungi.
Good for
- Covers animals, plants and fungi in one database
- Includes missing and rediscovered taxa alongside extinct ones
Watch out for
- The site states that many extinct taxa have left no discovered trace and cannot be documented
- Some species are described as so little known that little information is available
RecentlyExtinctSpecies at a glance
- Website
- recentlyextinctspecies.com
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RecentlyExtinctSpecies FAQ
What time period does the database cover for extinct species?
The site states that it documents recently extinct taxa from 126ka to the present.
Does the database include species that have been rediscovered?
Yes. The site states that it documents missing and rediscovered (sub)species as well as recently extinct ones.
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