GBIF Get Species

Get detailed species information from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) by its taxon key. Returns the full taxonomic record including scientific name, authorship, rank, full classification (kingdom through species), taxonomic status, basionym, vernacular name, and number of descendant taxa. Use GBIF_search_species first to find taxon keys. Example: key 2435099 returns Puma concolor (puma) with full classification from Animalia to Puma concolor.