Everything You Need for Field Research

6 professional survey methods, field tools, and comprehensive analysis capabilities - all in one offline-capable app.

Survey Methods

6 Professional Survey Types

Scientifically-validated methodologies for every type of ecological research.

Checklist

Record species presence/absence with counts and observations. Perfect for biodiversity inventories and quick surveys.

Species search Count tracking Abundance scale Notes & observations Photo documentation

Transect

Survey along a defined line recording species at specific distances. Ideal for vegetation surveys and stream monitoring.

Distance recording GPS tracking Line & belt types Point intercept Taxa-specific parameters

Quadrat

Sample within defined square areas recording coverage and abundance. Best for vegetation structure and plant communities.

Custom plot sizes Corner coordinates Coverage estimation Multi-quadrat sampling IVI calculation

Point Count

Standardized bird surveys from fixed points with timed observations. Used for bird community surveys.

Time intervals Distance bands Detection methods Flyover recording Behavior tracking

Phenology

Record seasonal life cycle events and timing. Track flowering, fruiting, and breeding phenology.

17 phenophases Intensity scales Individual tagging Session tracking USA-NPN compatible

Traps

Deploy and monitor traps for capturing and studying wildlife. Mark-recapture analysis compatible.

4 trap types Check sessions Biometrics recording Mark-recapture CPUE calculation
Built-in Analysis

Professional Statistical Analysis

Get instant insights without exporting to R or Python. All calculations happen on your device.

Diversity Analysis

  • Shannon Index
  • Simpson Index
  • Hill Numbers
  • Pielou's Evenness

Species Richness

  • Chao1 & Chao2
  • Jackknife Estimators
  • Bootstrap Method
  • Accumulation Curves

Population Estimation

  • Lincoln-Petersen
  • Chapman Estimator
  • Schnabel Method
  • CPUE Analysis

Vegetation Analysis

  • Importance Value Index
  • Basal Area
  • Stand Structure
  • Coverage Analysis
Species Database

Comprehensive Species Database

Pre-bundled comprehensive species database with Indian fauna, available offline.

Complete Taxonomy

Full 7-level taxonomic hierarchy from Kingdom down to Species for accurate classification.

Kingdom → Phylum → Class

→ Order → Family → Genus → Species

Smart Search

Smart search finds species by scientific names, common names, or vernacular names.

  • Fuzzy matching for typos
  • Multi-language vernacular names

Conservation Status

All 9 IUCN Red List categories with color-coded indicators for quick reference.

LC NT VU EN CR EW EX

Ecological Traits Included

Additional species information for research context

Trophic Level Activity Pattern Migratory Status
Interactive Maps

Powerful Mapping & Navigation

GPS-based mapping tools for track recording, waypoint management, and offline navigation.

Track Recording

Record GPS paths with pause/resume capability for transects and area surveys.

  • • Real-time distance calculation
  • • Path visualization on map
  • • Export to KML/GPX formats

Waypoint Management

Mark important locations with 7 icon types and 8 colors for easy identification.

  • • Icons: Marker, Flag, Star, Camp, Water, Tree, Warning
  • • Add notes and descriptions
  • • Navigate back to saved waypoints

Offline Maps

Download OpenStreetMap tiles for offline use in remote field locations.

  • • Select areas by bounding box
  • • Multiple zoom levels available
  • • Works completely offline

KML/GPX Import & Export

Full compatibility with Google Earth and GIS software.

  • • Export observations, tracks, waypoints
  • • Import existing KML/GPX overlays
  • • Perfect for pre-planned surveys
Advanced Features

Professional-Grade Tools

Purpose-built features for serious ecological research and long-term monitoring.

Compass-Guided Transects

Real-time compass bearing with direction guidance for accurate transect walks.

  • • 8 cardinal directions (N-S, E-W, etc.)
  • • Color-coded deviation tracking
  • • ±20° tolerance guidance
  • • Distance remaining display

Permanent Plots

Long-term monitoring with precise relocation using 4-corner GPS coordinates.

  • • Mark plots as permanent
  • • 4-corner coordinate recording
  • • Session-based revisiting
  • • Compare data across visits

Taxa-Specific Collection

Specialized data fields and methods for different organism groups.

  • • Plants: Line intercept, Belt quadrat
  • • Birds: Distance sampling, Detection type
  • • Mammals: Sign surveys, Age categories
  • • Invertebrates: Sweep net, Pitfall

Environmental Data

Automatic weather fetching and comprehensive site characterization.

  • • Auto-fetch temperature, humidity, wind
  • • UV index and pressure data
  • • 7 disturbance types to record
  • • Up to 5 site photos

Disturbance Recording

Document habitat disturbances and threats during surveys.

  • • Grazing & trampling
  • • Fire & lopping
  • • Construction & roads
  • • Collection & extraction

Session-Based Monitoring

Track changes over time with organized survey sessions.

  • • Multiple sessions per plot
  • • Compare across time periods
  • • Phenology tracking support
  • • Individual tagging system
Core Features

Built for the Field

Offline-First

Full functionality without internet connection. All data stored securely on your device.

GPS Integration

High-precision GPS with accuracy optimization. Auto-capture coordinates for every observation.

Photo Documentation

Up to 5 photos per observation. Automatic geotagging and timestamping with watermarks.

Export Options

Export to Excel, CSV, KML for GIS. Create ZIP packages with all photos and data.

Species Database

Comprehensive species database for Indian fauna. Search by scientific or common names with autocomplete.

Privacy-First

Your research data stays on your device. No cloud required. Full data ownership.

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