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Vascular, Non-vascular, and Fungi Species Codes
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Program 3
Version 2.1
To maintain an efficient and consistent method of data collection and management, all vascular,
non-vascular, and fungi species detected and documented during field surveys for the Alberta
Biodiversity Monitoring Program (ABMP) are entered onto datasheets, and subsequently a
central database, using a unique species code. Included in this document are the internationally
recognized “Nature Serve” codes given to all biodiversity and the provincial ranking (S-Rank)
status of all elements. This document contains ABMP species codes, Nature Serve species
codes, S-Rankings, scientific and family names, describing authors, and common names (when
they exist).
All vascular, non-vascular, and fungi species codes are 7-letters and consist of the first 4-letters
of the Genus, and first 3-letters of the species latin name; some variations apply. Variations
typically occur when species have similar spellings for their species’ names and when subspecies
occur. Generally, the next letter of a species name will be used in cases for similar spellings (eg.,
Carex capillaris = CARECAP and Carex capitata = CARECAI). Variations in codes are
highlighted in BLUE so field staff can distinguish between differences and ensure the proper
code is utilized. Due to continual taxonomic changes that occur, the ABMP tries to provide the
most current species name used in the species lists. A synonym list for each taxonomic group is
provided for “some” of the species that have changed names over the years.
This report contains a species list for all Vascular Plants, Bryophytes, Lichens, and Fungi
(Polypores) that may be encountered during ABMP field surveys throughout the Province of
Alberta; including species that have been identified within Alberta only on rare occasions and/or
species that could occur in Alberta due to range extension and hybridization. ABMP species
codes have been updated and slightly modified from the following original species list developed
by Alberta Environment.