Aotearoa Species Classifier

Aotearoa Species Classifier

He kōmaka momo mō Aotearoa

1 ratings
24 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 31, 2022
  • November 3, 2023

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Identify New Zealand's native and invasive plants and animals with this offline classifier. Simply take a photo or upload an image to discover species around Aotearoa.

Classify New Zealand species
Supports plants and animals
Native and invasive species identification
Use camera or local images
Offline functionality
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What's New in Aotearoa Species Classifier

1.1.5

November 3, 2023

Now updated to a newer model which can identify an additional 3944 species, and with slightly improved accuracy.

User reviews

no way to report incorrect IDs and improve data quality

I took a picture of a plant and the app ID’d it as a bird (kereru)with a 0.977 probability. There were no birds present in the photo and certainly not a kereru hiding in close up photo of a small low-lying shrub (might be chilean guava or a bog cranberry?) The weird thing was that in the top 5 predictions the others were all plants (but not even close to the plant I photographed). My concern is that there is no option to report or contest an ID and I’ve had a number of incorrect IDs while using this app.
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Much better at IDs but still lacking usability

Still missing copy/send functions of IDs. Lookup of details of other guess etc

Excellent

We have been using this app for some time now to identify unknown plants on a property we are regenerating - has been an excellent,effective and very useful tool esp as works off line. Has been great with juvenile forms of plants- unfortunately have old man’s beard coming through but now able to control it better as we know what we are looking for when it is tiny.Congratulations all round but teaching the app to recognise people did take some of the fun away from finding out what animal our mates resembled.
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Fantastic app

On an iPhone

Impressive App & Yet Test it on Real Plants

Ran a trial on images stored on iphone gallery. Repeatedly flagged #unknown. Tomorrow 19/7/25
is testing it in real time at Ngahere....watch this space.

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FAQ

What does the Aotearoa Species Classifier app do?

This app helps you identify species found in Aotearoa New Zealand. It can classify both plants and animals, including native and invasive species, using images you provide.

How does the species classification work?

The app uses a model trained on over 14,000 species. You can either take a photo directly with your device's camera or select an existing image from your local storage for classification.

Does the app require an internet connection to classify species?

No, the classification model runs locally on your device. This means you do not need a network connection to make identifications, making it useful even in remote areas.

What types of species can be identified?

The app is designed to identify a wide range of species found in New Zealand, encompassing both plants and animals. It covers both native and invasive species that inhabit the region.