The Paleobiology Database

The Paleobiology Database provides tools to search and download records about fossils and paleobiology.

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About The Paleobiology Database

The Paleobiology Database provides tools to search and download records about fossils and paleobiology. Users can search fossil collection records, fossil taxa, published references, classifications of taxa in groups, and stratigraphic units, and can enter, visualize, browse, and download data. The site also lists resources such as lesson plans, tutorials, R packages and scripts, and API resources.

Key features

  • Search fossil collection records
  • Search fossil taxa
  • Search published references
  • Search stratigraphic units
  • Browse classifications of taxa in groups
  • Enter, visualize, browse, and download data
Best for: Researchers, educators, and students who need fossil and paleobiology records.
Good for
  • Covers multiple record types, including collections, taxa, references, and stratigraphic units
  • Supports data entry, visualization, browsing, and downloading
  • Lists teaching resources such as lesson plans, tutorials, and R packages

The Paleobiology Database at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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