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Extinct Animals API vs iNaturalist

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIExtinct Animals APIHEALTHY94iNaturalistDYING39
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%25.5%
Uptime · 30d100%16.7%
P50 · ms5661140
P95 · ms10231985
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783518309Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Extinct Animals API vs iNaturalist: common questions

Which is more reliable, Extinct Animals API or iNaturalist?

On our scheduled checks, Extinct Animals API leads on measured uptime — Extinct Animals API at 100% versus iNaturalist at 25.5% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Extinct Animals API or iNaturalist?

Extinct Animals API has the lower median latency in our checks — Extinct Animals API responds in 566 ms versus iNaturalist at 1140 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Extinct Animals API and iNaturalist need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Extinct Animals API is callable with no signup, and iNaturalist is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Extinct Animals API and iNaturalist from the browser?

Only Extinct Animals API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. iNaturalist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Extinct Animals API and iNaturalist free for commercial use?

Extinct Animals API has unclear commercial terms, and iNaturalist has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.