BDB Programs
CNDDB Links
- CNDDB Quick Viewer
- CNDDB and Spotted Owl Data Viewer
- RareFind 3
- RareFind 4
- CNDDB Training
- Monthly CNDDB Data
Department of Fish & Wildlife
Biogeographic Data Branch
1807 13th Street, Suite 202
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 322-2493 • Email BDB
CNDDB Newsletters
California Natural Diversity Database
The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) is a program that inventories the status and locations of rare plants and animals in California . CNDDB staff work with partners to maintain current lists of rare species as well as maintain an ever-growing database of GIS-mapped locations for these species.
What is the CNDDB?
Additional information about CNDDB.
CNDDB Key Facts
[PDF] An important document to read prior to working with the CNDDB data.
Maps & Data
Online Map Viewers, RareFind, and other products.
Plant & Animal Information
Rare lists, T&E lists, survey guidelines, photos and more.
Submitting Data to CNDDB
Detailed instructions on submitting data to the CNDDB.
Subscribe to the CNDDB
Subscription information.
CNDDB Training
Training course information.
Natural Communities and Vegetation
Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program
Questions about the CNDDB?
| Lead Scientist | 916-323-8970 |
| Lead Botanist | 916-327-6292 | |
| Botanist | 916-327-0715 |
| Lead Zoologist | 916-322-7307 | |
| Zoologist | 916-323-0449 |
| Information Services | 916-324-3812 |
| Vegetation Ecologist | 916-324-6857 | |
| Vegetation Ecologist | 916-327-5956 |

