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Released
May 17, 2016
Updated
July 15, 2025

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Discover local wildlife and contribute to biodiversity monitoring. Easily share your observations with experts by uploading photos, location, and species details. Participate in scientific quests and educational activities.

✓Discover local species
✓Share observations with experts
✓Photo identification
✓Geolocation of observations
✓Taxonomic group identification
✓Participate in scientific quests
✓Educational activities for schools
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What users say about INPN Espèces

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What's New in INPN Espèces

4.10.1

July 15, 2025

- résolution du problème de cartographie

User reviews

Pure merveille

Ajout du 29 octobre 2025 :
Merci à ceux qui ont rédigés la newsletter que je viens de recevoir.
Elle vient corriger une grosse lacune de communication de la part des responsables du MNHN.
Grâce à eux je sais maintenant que mes signalisations ne sont pas perdues corps et bien.
Plus qu’à attendre que l’on daigne nous communiquer une date de rétablissement.
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Cool

L’application est cool et le système de points est super et motive mais si on trouve des arbres sauvages on nous met que ce n’est pas sauvage nul et en plus ça fait un mois que mes observations n’ont pas été validés donc un peu décu mais à pars ça ça va… Des bugs aussi.

Bien mais peut faire plus

Très facile à utiliser une fois prise en main, il manque la fonctionnalité majeure qui permettrait de dégrossir les identifications : une reconnaissance par l’IA
Les applications concurrentes ont toutes cette fonctionnalité et, même si parfois le résultat est délirant, il faut reconnaître que c’est aussi bluffant même pour les insectes
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Super application

Excellente application qui permet de découvrir la biodiversité et de faire œuvre utile pour le recensement des espèces sur le territoire. Application qui donne envie de se balader partout et d’observer. Les quêtes sont un vrai plus pour participer avec les systèmes de points. Merci aux experts qui valident les observations. On apprend et c’est génial !
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Très utile pour les naturalistes

Simple d’utilisation, cette application vous permet de noter vos observations et de disposer de l’avis d’experts naturalistes qui confirmeront ou non votre information !
De quoi lus vous contribuerez utilement à l’ambitieux projet de constituer une base de connaissance à jour de la faune de la flore et de la fonge au niveau national et à l’échelle communale…
Sans hésiter : allez y !
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

27 issues

Observations not being validated for a month

Bug

Bugs in the application

Bug

Impossible to send observations to experts

Bug

Expired token error, preventing login

Bug

Cannot reconnect after password reset

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Problems creating accounts (password issues)

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App disconnects frequently

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Observations impossible to submit

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Intempestive disconnections

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Cannot reconnect even with correct credentials

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Problems with login/password reset

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Camera photos refused

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App lags regularly

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Difficult to recover forgotten password

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Observations in pending validation for a long time

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Cannot connect after update

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App not working on older iPhones (iPhone 5S)

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Observation upload is slow

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Some validations take weeks

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App freezes on loading screen

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GPS search bugs, requires manual input

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Scrolling on discovery pages is laborious

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Search function behind network indicators on iPhone XS

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Photos taken by the camera are refused

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Cannot transmit new observations after a week of use

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Error message during observation submission

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Observation sharing systematically deleted after 3 observations

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Requested Features

21 requests

AI-based identification

Feature

Social features (friends, sharing)

Feature

Statistics directly in the app

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Ability to filter quests by location

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Display species already spotted in the commune

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Increased character limit for comments

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Dark mode option

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Ability to edit profile and delete duplicate observations

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Daily/weekly challenges for bonus points

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Seasonal events with point bonuses

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Color-coded threat levels for species

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Link with NaturaList database

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More detailed species information (not just Google links)

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More observation photos

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Ability to follow other users

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Option to delete incorrect observations

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Improved ergonomics for beginners

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Faster validation or a way to see updated observations more easily

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Direct access to vernacular names after observation sharing

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Ability to zoom in on photos

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Larger map view for distribution

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FAQ

What does the INPN Espèces app do?

The INPN Espèces app allows you to discover the diversity of species around you and share your observations with experts. It helps you identify species, record their location and date, and contribute to biodiversity inventories. You can also participate in scientific quests and educational activities.

How do I share an observation?

To share an observation, you can take one to three photos of the species, or select them from your gallery. Then, provide the date and location of the observation using the geolocation feature or by manually entering the commune. Finally, specify the simple group of the species (mammal, insect, plant, etc.).

Is the INPN Espèces app free to use?

Yes, the INPN Espèces app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone curious about nature, including nature lovers, students, and educators. It's also for citizen scientists who want to contribute to the inventory of biodiversity in their commune, whether in mainland France or overseas territories.

Can teachers use this app for their classes?

Yes, teachers can use the INPN Espèces app to inventory biodiversity with their students. They can create class accounts and select student observations before transmitting them to experts. The app also offers pedagogical activities on the Détermin'Obs website to support classes based on school programs.