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Remarks
This dataset was generated to support biodiversity and conservation planning research by providing high-resolution habitat suitability maps for a wide range of species. The data was produced using species distribution models (SDMs) applied to Switzerland, leveraging a spatially nested hierarchical modelling framework. The models integrate species occurrence records with environmental predictors to estimate habitat suitability under current conditions and future climate change scenarios. The dataset includes raster files representing habitat suitability maps for about 7,500 species across various taxonomic and functional groups.

For the use and validation of habitat suitability maps, please note:

a. The habitat suitability maps were primarily developed for research purposes.

b. These maps were not validated for each individual species; therefore, interpretation at the species level should be complemented with additional taxonomic or faunistic expertise.

c. The results of these models were not systematically validated by InfoSpecies.

d. Individual maps should not be used directly for practical applications or management decisions without consultation with experts in the relevant taxonomic groups. The authors disclaim responsibility for the accuracy of individual maps.

e. Maps for 83 sensitive species (1.1% of the 7,508 modelled) whose distribution data posed conservation or legal concerns were excluded from the archives. These concerns relate to the risk of collection, destruction, or disturbance of rare and endangered species, such as certain orchids and reptiles, their potential exploitation through the international illegal wildlife trade, and the requirements of Swiss biodiversity conservation law. However, individual habitat suitability maps for all these sensitive species are available upon formal request to InfoSpecies (Swiss Species Information Centre) by contacting info.species@unine.ch, in accordance with their standard access procedure.
Entry no. 56638

Species and guild distributions (SDMAPCH)
