UKBOL Gap Analysis

Tracking DNA barcode coverage for UK biodiversity

Updated: 2026-02-14
79,027
Valid Species Assessed
6
Gene Regions
29,474
Species with Data
34,956
True Gaps (No Data)

How to Use This Portal

1. Select a Gene Region - Click any card below to explore gap analysis data.

2. Filter & Search - Use filters to find species by taxonomy, habitat, or conservation status.

3. Share & Download - Share filtered views via URL or download as CSV.

Traffic Light System:

OK - Valid OK - Synonym OK - Valid + Synonym ID Conflict Missing

Available Datasets

COI (BOLD)
79,085 species14,633 covered
OK - Valid: 14,633OK - Synonym: 678OK - Valid + Synonym: 588ID Conflict: 12,050Missing: 51,136
12S (MIDORI)
79,085 species6,438 covered
OK - Valid: 6,438OK - Synonym: 621OK - Valid + Synonym: 118ID Conflict: 2,253Missing: 69,655
16S (MIDORI)
79,085 species8,886 covered
OK - Valid: 8,886OK - Synonym: 864OK - Valid + Synonym: 161ID Conflict: 2,664Missing: 66,510
RBCL (NCBI)
79,085 species1,361 covered
OK - Valid: 1,361OK - Synonym: 69OK - Valid + Synonym: 31ID Conflict: 5,131Missing: 72,493
ITS (UNITE)
79,085 species9,933 covered
OK - Valid: 9,933OK - Synonym: 1,112OK - Valid + Synonym: 391Missing: 67,649
GENOME (DTOL)
79,085 species1,302 covered
Completed: 1,302Assembled: 1,164Sequenced: 421Sampled: 5,367Missing: 70,831