iNaturalist
research:inaturalist · api.inaturalist.org/v1/docs/ ↗
Citizen-science observations of plants and animals with photos and identifications.
About the iNaturalist API
iNaturalist API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Observations, Taxa) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:inaturalist/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | research:inaturalist |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 2 |
| Category | Research |
| Source | api.inaturalist.org/v1/docs/ |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:inaturalist/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
iNaturalist API FAQ
How do I call the iNaturalist API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/research:inaturalist/observations with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the iNaturalist API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the iNaturalist API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key research:inaturalist.
What is the status of the iNaturalist API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key