HerpMapper vs Song Meter Touch

HerpMapper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to gather and share information about reptile and amphibian observations across the planet. Using the HerpMapper mobile app, you can create records of your herp observations and keep them all in one place. In turn, your data is made available to HerpMapper Partners – groups who use your recorded observations for research, conservation, and preservation purposes. Your observations can make valuable contributions on the behalf of amphibians and reptiles. Using your phone’s camera and GPS capabilities, the HerpMapper mobile app creates a ‘voucher record’ of your find, incorporating photos of the animal, and recording the location. For calling frogs and toads, the app enables you to record and include a sound file in a record. The date and time of day are also recorded. The app features a searchable database of the common and scientific names for all of the world’s herpetofauna, and you can search for either type of name by entering just a fragment. The newest version of the app allows you to add multiple photos and soundfiles to a record The HerpMapper mobile app does not require wireless or cellular service in order to properly record locations - it uses your phone’s native GPS device, which remains in satellite contact when outside (many HerpMapper records have been recorded in remote corners of the globe). Once you are back in wireless or cellular range, you can upload (sync) your collected records to the HerpMapper database. Once uploaded, you can view any and all of your records from the HerpMapper website (www.herpmapper.org). Creating a HerpMapper account is fast, simple, and free, and you can use the site and the mobile app to keep track of your finds, build a life list, and contribute to science and herp conservation! Instructions for creating an account, and installing and using the mobile app, are listed on the HerpMapper website. Who can see the records you create? There are two levels of visibility for records. Only you and HerpMapper Partners have access to all of the data in the records you create. Other users of HerpMapper and the general public can only see very basic information in your records – they do not have access to exact locality data. Any pictures attached to a record have their locality metadata stripped, so they can be seen by everyone on the HerpMapper website, which means you can also see the cool herps being recorded by other people from around the world. Who are HerpMapper's Partners? For the most part, they are biologists working for state or regional agencies, university researchers, or conservation organizations across the globe. A list of HerpMapper Partners is maintained on the HerpMapper website.

Turn your smartphone or tablet into a professional bioacoustics recorder with Song Meter Touch from Wildlife Acoustics. Designed for wildlife professionals and researchers, Song Meter Touch makes it possible to record and visualize wildlife vocalizations and soundscapes using a real-time spectrogram. Key Features: • Retroactive Recording Capability Begin capturing audio three seconds before you tap “Record” to ensure you don’t miss a thing. • Customize Your Listening Experience for Deeper Insight Adjust playback speed, filter frequency by zooming, and trim recordings to focus on the specific sounds that interest you most. • Advanced, Customizable Spectrogram Adjust brightness, contrast, and FFT size settings to fine-tune your viewing experience. Whether you prefer a gray or color palette, our spectrogram offers superior detail to help you distinguish unique wildlife sounds. • External Microphone Support Connect an external microphone for greater clarity; simply adjust audio gain via the Settings menu. • Recording List & Management Easily browse, sort, and search your recordings. You can also select multiple recordings for deletion, transfer, or sharing. • Playback & Comparison View waveforms or spectrograms and listen to your recordings at your convenience. Use Compare Mode to juxtapose two recordings for detailed analysis. • GPS Tagging Tag recordings with location data, viewable on a map. Ideal for tracking species in different areas. • Sharing & Importing Share your recordings via email or text. Import recordings from other Song Meter Touch users or other recording or wildlife ID apps. • Easy Transfer & Import Conveniently transfer recordings to your computer via Wi-Fi or USB. Import recordings from your computer to the app—handy when switching devices or sharing sounds. About Wildlife Acoustics Wildlife Acoustics is the leading provider of bioacoustics monitoring technology for biologists, researchers, and government agencies worldwide. Our acoustic and ultrasonic recorders and sound analysis software help scientists conduct species inventory, presence/absence surveys, and habitat health monitoring to make impactful discoveries that expand our understanding of the planet. Learn more at wildlifeacoustics.com.