GenDivRange: A global dataset for geo-referenced population genetic diversity across the species range

GenDivRange is a unified dataset of published geo-referenced estimates of genetic diversity for 1,109 species, each represented by at least five populations placed on their range maps estimated from Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) observations. A total of 19,173 populations across the globe and from most major taxa, covering terrestrial, freshwater, and marine organisms, are included. At least one of the three genetic diversity estimates is available for each study: expected heterozygosity, Nei's gene diversity, or allelic richness, mostly estimated from microsatellite markers. Additionally, the dataset contains the detailed taxonomy, biome, breeding and adult habitat, and the conservation status of each species. GenDivRange features a website (www.gendivrange.org) with an R Shiny web application for interactive data search and visualization and the possibility of adding new published data.

Species table: spec_tab_****.xlsx contains the descriptors for the studies (1'480 studies across 1'109 species)

Population table: pop_tab_****.xlsx contains the population coordinates and genetic diversity indices for 19'173 populations

Column headers: metadata_spec_pop_tabs.xlsx