FreshLanDiv: A global database of freshwater biodiversity across different land uses

Freshwater ecosystems have been heavily impacted by land-use changes, but
data syntheses on these impacts are still limited. Here, we compiled a
global database encompassing 241 studies with species abundance data (from
multiple biological groups and geographic locations) across sites with
different land-use categories. This compilation will be useful for
addressing questions regarding land-use change and its impact on
freshwater biodiversity. The database includes metadata of each
study, site location, sample methods, sample time, land-use category, and
abundance of each taxon. The database contains data from across the globe,
with 85% of the sites having well-defined geographical
coordinates. The database covers all major freshwater biological
groups including algae, macrophytes, zooplankton, macroinvertebrates,
fish, and amphibians.