# IDentifyIt Species

> Identification tool for South African protected and endangered species. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identifyit-species/id1268510230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/identifyit-species/id1268510230/reviews.md

## What is IDentifyIt Species?

The IDentifyIt Species Tool is a practical, easy-to-use identification guide that works as an elimination key. It was created to assist customs officials, law enforcement officers, border police and Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI’s) with the identification of South African TOPS and CITES-listed species, thereby enabling better regulation and monitoring of the local and international trade in these threatened and endangered species

This free mobile app is designed to lead you through a series of interactive steps, using photographs and easily observable features, to assist you with quick identification. The tool also includes fact sheets containing important information such as conservation status, identifying features, geographic location as well as similar-looking species.  

The IDentifyIt Species Tool currently consists of 140 CITES-listed South African plant and animal species, their look-alike species as well as traded parts and derivatives. The next phase of this project will see another 300 + species, including amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles, added to the Species ID Tool.

The IDentifyIt Species Tool project has also developed the IDentifyIt Cycads Tool which has been designed to assist with the identification of South African Encephalartos Species.
 
The project is a collaboration between the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and TRAFFIC, the Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, a strategic alliance of WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature and IUCN-The World Conservation Union.  The project was sponsored by NORAD, SANBI and the Mazda Wildlife Fund.

## Key features

- Elimination key identification
- Interactive identification steps
- Fact sheets with species information
- Identification of CITES-listed species
- Identification of look-alike species
- Includes traded parts and derivatives


## Frequently asked questions about IDentifyIt Species

### What species can IDentifyIt Species identify?

IDentifyIt Species currently identifies 140 CITES-listed South African plant and animal species, including their look-alike species and traded parts. Future updates will add over 300 more species across various animal classes.

### How does IDentifyIt Species help with identification?

The app uses an elimination key with interactive steps, photographs, and easily observable features to guide users to a quick identification. It also provides detailed fact sheets for each species.

### What information is available on the fact sheets?

Fact sheets include crucial details such as conservation status, key identifying features, geographic distribution, and information on similar-looking species to aid in accurate identification.

### Is IDentifyIt Species available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, IDentifyIt Species is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### When was IDentifyIt Species last updated?

The latest version of IDentifyIt Species was updated on September 23, 2017. The app was initially released on August 9, 2017.

### What is the rating for IDentifyIt Species?

IDentifyIt Species has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 review. User sentiment may vary, but this rating reflects the available feedback.

### Does IDentifyIt Species have ads?

No, IDentifyIt Species does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any promotional content.

### Who developed IDentifyIt Species?

IDentifyIt Species was developed by Identic Pty. Ltd. The project is a collaboration between the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and TRAFFIC.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-09-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated to include a tutorial

### 1.0.0 — 2017-08-09

No release notes.

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