Although with a choice of over 160 parameters, the implementation is complicated, it is relatively simple to use. Most parameters are optional, so if a particular entry is not relevant for your case, just leave it out. See below section "All parameters" for a complete list.
The majority of plants are angiosperms ("flowering plants").Wikipedia:WikiProject Plants consensus is to use the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group's classification system for angiosperms, currentlyAPG IV. The APG system does not have formally named divisions or classes, but includes several hierarchically nested, informally named clades. The hierarchy of informally named clades is presented by using parameters such as|unranked divisio= in place of formal rank parameters. Articles on non-flowering plants (e.g.conifers,ferns) should continue to use formal divisions and classes in the Taxobox.
Although for historical reasons, parameters currently exist for virus taxa, the template is not appropriate for viruses, whose classification uses different ranks, italicization and naming rules. Use theautomated taxobox{{Virusbox}} instead.
Provided under this parameter should be the single most commonvernacular name when one is in widespread use, or a single current scientific name otherwise.
Thename parameter should not be used to incorporate more than one name. It is only a header and not meant to be an inclusive "names" field. One will suffice. Please assess the relevant literature in deciding which.
Color
Thecolor is automatically assigned based on the entry for a number of ranks from|phylum= upwards (seeTemplate:Taxobox). There is normally no need to specify it manually;|color_as= can be used when color cannot be automatically assigned (e.g. for enigmatic fossils that cannot be assigned to a kingdom).
As noted above, the classification section includes some or all of the following:
| regnum = | phylum = | classis = | ordo = | familia = | genus = | species =
Each entry corresponds to a containing group, except for the last, which should be the group under consideration. Note the entries use theLatin names for the ranks, to make porting between Wikipedias easier. Thus the above correspond to the kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Taxoboxes should include all major ranks above the taxon described in the article, plus minor ranks that are important to understanding the classification of the taxon described in the article, or which are discussed in the article. Other minor ranks should be omitted.
For example, in the taxobox for the genusFormica, it's appropriate to include entries for tribe and subfamily, since those are an aid to understanding howFormica relates to other genera in the familyFormicidae. But it wouldn't be appropriate to include the superorderHolometabola, since all genera of ants are in that superorder; it isn't particularly interesting at this level.
Another example is the subfamilyBambusoideae, the bamboos. This subfamily probably should be mentioned in the taxobox of every bamboo species, since it is a major grouping in this context, despite its minor rank.
Minor ranks are included in the same way as major ranks, for example:
| classis = ...| subclassis = ...| superordo = ...| ordo = ...
Note that species and subspecies should be given using the abbreviated forms of their name—e.g.H. sapiens,H. s. sapiens. The epithets should not be given by themselves. The full form of the species or subspecies name is given in the binomial or trinomial section.
With the|classification_status= parameter, it is possible to introduce extra text within parentheses after "Scientific classification". For example,|classification_status=disputed will produce "Scientific classification (disputed)". SeeBaranophrys for a current example where this parameter is used. This parameter should only be used when the "Scientific classification" text would be misleading without it.
Divisions and sections
These ranks have different meanings in zoology and botany.
In botany:
Usedivisio for division (a rank above class and below kingdom)
Usesectio for section (a rank above species and below genus)
Note: Certain very large genera, e.g.Rhododendron include subsections
In zoology:
Usezoodivisio for division (a rank above family and below order)
Usezoosectio for section (a rank above family and below order)
Unranked taxa
For each major taxon from family to phylum, you can add an unranked entry to the taxobox. The entryunranked_X appears above rank X, for exampleunranked_superfamilia appears above family and superfamily and below order, suborder, infraorder, etc.:
| ordo = | unranked_superfamilia = | familia =
For animals and non-flowering plants, use unranked taxa sparingly. The need to include unranked taxa generally indicates that you are followingphylogenetic nomenclature. It is usually better to abbreviate the classification to the major ranks and then discuss the classification in more detail in the article.
Unranked taxa of flowering plants
Flowering plants (angiosperms) make frequent use of unranked taxa. TheAPG III system of classification used for flowering plants on Wikipedia does not have formally named ranks above order—e.g. divisions, classes, subclasses—but includes several hierarchically nested, informally named and unranked clades. For flowering plants the taxobox should include|unranked_divisio=Angiosperms in place of|divisio=,|unranked_classis= in place of|classis=, and possibly also|unranked_subclassis= in place of|subclassis=. Flowering plant taxoboxes may often include three to four informal hierarchical groups above the rank of order, making the use of|unranked_ordo= necessary, which sorts itself just above|ordo= where a formally named order is displayed. The unranked parameters only include ranks in their parameter names, such as "unrankeddivisio" to allow the editor to place content hierarchically; no approximation of rank is intended by the use of these parameter names. For flowering plant articles using the APG III system of classification, the regular parameters including|divisio=,|classis=, and|subclassis= should not be used or it will display between these unranked APG III clades.
To comply with#Classification above and its advice on the inclusion of major ranks, the following are considered major ranks in APG III and currently included in the appropriate flowering plant taxoboxes:
Note: The rosids contain two clades, thefabids (also known aseurosids I) andmalvids (also known aseurosids II), and the asterids contain two further clades, thelamiids (euasterids I) andcampanulids (euasterids II). These are considered to be minor ranks and are only to be displayed on the articles on orders or families they immediately contain.
A taxobox for a flowering plant will thus generally include the following parameters:
| regnum =[[Plantae]]| unranked_divisio =[[Angiosperms]]| unranked_classis =| unranked_ordo =| ordo =
Bold/italic markup
Italicization must be done manually in all parameters. If the entry for genus, species or binomial (with manually added italics) matches the page title,[note 1] then the name of the taxoboxand the title of the page will be italicized. Note that if the|name= parameter is used the page title will not be automatically italicized. The taxobox's name will be set to exactly what is specified in|name= – italics must be specified manually in this case.
Genus, species, and subspecies should be italicized whenever used, as is the biological standard. For instance, we talk about the genusHomo, the speciesHomo sapiens, and the subspeciesHomo sapiens sapiens.
In botany, it is important to include the rank for taxa below species. The rank is not italicized, e.g.Genus species subsp.subspecies var.variety.
Some bacteria that have been characterized but not formally named are givenCandidatus names. These should be written in the formCandidatus Genus species, rather than italicized normally.
Higher taxa like families may or may not be italicized in different publications. The prevalent standard for Wikipedia is not to italicize them, except in the case ofviruses and other infectious particles.
Bolding is used to indicate the subject of the article. The|name=,|binomial=, and|trinomial= parameters bold automatically. In the placement section—|regnum= through|species=—the final taxon should be bolded, as well as any higher groups that only include the final taxon. Seegreen sulfur bacteria for an example.
Groups above the rank of species (and even species if there are several notable subspecies) should usually include a list of subgroups. Use the|subdivision= parameter for the list. The list can be formatted using a number of templates, such as the specialized{{linked taxon list}} and{{linked species list}}, which deal with authorities as well (see the documentation atTemplate:Taxon list for variant templates), or using a general list template such as{{columns-list}}. Use the|subdivision_ranks= parameter to say what rank the subgroups have. For instance, for families in an order:
For lists with more than a few subgroups, the list can be bracketed with{{div col}} and{{div col end}}, which will split the list into two columns (seeNettle example at right). In cases where a list would make the taxobox too long, or where the classification is too variable to allow a brief summary, the list should be replaced with a comment like "See text" or the subdivision section should be omitted. As arule of thumb, when there are more than 100 subgroups the list should be in a separate article.
In cases where the classification is variable, a description like "Typical orders" or "Notable orders" may be used.
In cases where the ranks are uncertain, a description like "Subgroups" or "Taxa" may be preferable. Sometimes it is convenient to represent more than one level of classification in the list. In that case the lower level groups are moved over to the right by prefixing them with characters—usually three for the first level of indentation, and then one to three more for each subsequent level. Major grades may also be represented by bolded headers, as onplant andheterokont. Remember, though, these should mainly be done when the intermediate rank subgroups are not worthy of separate articles; taxoboxes are too small to include too much duplicate information.
Conservation status may optionally be included to show a graphical view of the conservation status. It is composed from a set of parameters according to the following structure:
|status = code|status_system = classification system—required if code is set|status_ref =<ref>...</ref>—optional|extinct = year of extinction—optional (only use if |status=EX and year of extinction is known)
Notes:
Conservation status is not appropriate for prehistoric organisms—use the|fossil_range= parameter.
There are several organizations declaring conservation status, and this has led to different classification and criteria. For this reason a status level must also be specified together with the classification system used.
The recommendedstatus_system to use isIUCN3.1, but if not available for the species, other systems are supported. Details and other systems are listed atWikipedia:Conservation status. Images to the right provide examples of the available systems, both international and national.IUCN2.3 is deprecated for new boxes, although some taxoboxes still exist and are supported for this version.
This parameter isrequired in order to display the proper conservation status graphic. Failure to use this parameter will result in no graphic appearing.
Status code
Set the relevant statuscode from the selected system. The code should use upper and lower case as specifiedper system documentation. It may also be possible to use a template instead of the code[citation needed].
^|status=fossil is deprecated in favour of|fossil_range={{fossil range}} (see the#Fossil range section below).
^LR is deprecated; useLR/lc orLR/nt orLR/cd instead.
Referencing conservation status
To add a reference for the status, use:
| status_ref =<ref>{{Cite journal| author=|title=| journal=[[The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species]]| volume=| page=| publisher=[[International Union for Conservation of Nature]]| date=| url=| doi=| access-date=}}</ref>
See{{Cite journal}} or{{Cite iucn}} for the parameters you need to supply to that template. And don't forget that<ref> requires a corresponding{{Reflist}} or<references /> in the References section.
Fossil range
The stratigraphic range for groups known as fossils may also be included, using the|fossil_range= parameter. For instance, for a group known from theCambrian to thePermian:
|fossil_range =[[Cambrian]]–[[Permian]]
You may wish to add a diagrammatic representation of the fossil range (as shown below), which can be created using the{{Fossil range}} template, for example:
Forextant taxa that continue into the present day, the ending period should be set to "Recent" or as "Holocene" for Late Quaternary extinctions such as themoa, and the current status should be indicated using the|status= parameter.
For groups that only existed during a single period, simply list it without giving a range: e.g.:
An image can be included using the parameter|image=. It is highly recommended that an image be provided if one is available. Donot include the "File:" part of the image file name!
If an image is included,alt text should be provided using parameter "|image_alt=". Alt text should not repeat the caption; instead, it should describe the image contents to someone who can't see it (seeWP:ALT).
A caption can be provided using parameter "|image_caption=". A caption need not be provided if it would just repeat the title of the article. It should be provided if it can convey any additional information about the image, such as the sex or life stage of the individual, the location where the picture was taken, the artist (if an engraving or other illustration), or (for higher taxa) the particular species depicted.
| image = Sweetbay1082.jpg| image_alt = White flower surrounded by long green leaves| image_caption =''Magnolia virginiana''
By default, the image width is determined by each user's default thumbnail size preference. In general, it is recommended that these preferences be honoured. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to overrule the default size; this can be achieved by use of the|image_upright= parameter, which scales the image. Thus|image_upright=1.1 makes the image 10% larger than the user's default thumbnail size;|image_upright=0.75 makes it 25% smaller. SeeMOS:IMGSIZE for more information.
| image = Sweetbay1082.jpg| image_alt = White flower surrounded by long green leaves| image_caption =''Magnolia virginiana''| image_upright = 1.45
Long or complex image captions, which should rarely be necessary, look better when left-aligned. This can be achieved using "|image_caption_align=left".
A second image may be added by use of the|image2=,|image2_alt=,|image2_caption= and|image2_upright= parameters. Use this sparingly, and only when the article is long enough,and when it makes sense to include the second image inside the taxobox and not later in the article.Camel is a good example (a genus with two well-known representatives). A second image may also be useful for species that displaysexual dimorphism so that both a male and female representative could be shown, e.g.Northern cardinal.
Authorities
Generally, an authority should be given only for the taxa covered by the article. Higher groups which only include the article subject should also list authorities unless those are the same as for the taxa in question. In the case of species (or subspecies) the authority may be given in thebinomial (ortrinomial) section. Otherwise authorities may be listed in the placement section. For instance, for an order:
| ordo = | ordo_authority =
The following examples illustrate the different conventions for names, dates, and punctuations in the different kingdoms.
In higher taxa, and taxa where the subdivision option does not indicate number of species, the|diversity= parameter may be used. This needs to be accompanied by|diversity_link= which links to an appropriate page, usually aList of ... species page. See, for example,Banksia: the subdivision lists only two subgenera, so the|diversity= option is used to specify the number of species.
| diversity_link = List of Quercus species| diversity = c. 120 species
It isnot a good idea to be too precise about the number of species. New species are still being regularly described in many groups. Moreover, changing systematic treatment is liable to alter the species number even in well-known genera. Rounding off the species number and denoting this as approximate value will help decreasing maintenance.
Use the|diversity_ref= parameter to give references for the number of species, for example:
| diversity_ref =<ref>Hershler and Longley, 1986, p. 127</ref>
Range maps
A range map may be included at the end of the taxobox. This uses the|range_map=,|range_map_upright=,|range_map_alt=, and|range_map_caption= parameters, in the same manner as an image. Specifying range map width is unnecessary in most cases. Seeleopard (land animal),northern flicker (non-migratory bird),lesser spotted eagle (migratory bird) andorca (water animal) for examples.
| range_map = Map.jpg| range_map_upright = 1.1| range_map_alt = Map showing ...| range_map_caption = Range of ...
Up to four range maps can be included, via additional parameters such as|range_map2=,|range_map2_caption=, etc.
You can generate maps using an appropriate blank map such asImage:BlankMap-World-noborders.png. Do not make the distribution map too large (a width of 300 to 400 should be sufficient, the purpose of the map being a rough global overview; more detailed maps can always go to the article body) and add the map toCategory:Habitat maps, or, preferably, if you upload the map to Commons, tocommons:Category:Animal distribution maps.
Synonyms
Where a species has synonyms, the|synonyms= parameter may be used. The list of synonyms can be formatted using the same approach as forSubdivisions, but synonyms should not normally be linked, so e.g.{{Taxon list}} should be used for taxa whose names aren't italicized and{{Species list}} for those whose names are.
Nomenclator Zoologicus has data for all but the most recently established animalgenera. This may be hard to understand for non-specialists, but it is a comprehensive source for the authorship of genus names, both valid ones and junior synonyms. Sometimes one will note that a new name has been established because the older, original name was "preoccupied". This means it has already been established for anothertaxon of the samerank in the samekingdom before—even if that name is now a synonym too. Taxa that preoccupy a name can be linked in the Synonyms section, such asStenorhynchushere.
Long lists may be folded using|hidden=yes with any of the taxon list templates. Alternatvely, use{{collapsible list|bullets=true|...}}; this prevents the use of{{Taxon list}}, so use{{au}} appropriately. Heterotypic, dubious, or fungal anamorphic/teleomorphic synonyms may be listed separately if needed.
Use|synonyms_ref= to give references for the synonym list, for example:
| synonyms_ref =<ref>Smith and Jones, 2009, p. 5</ref>
Type species
When thetype species of a genus (or larger grouping) is known, the|type_species= and|type_species_authority= can be used.
For botanical entries, i.e. names under theInternational Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICNafp), the currently accepted name in the genus should be used. The term "type species" does not occur in the ICNafp, but is used here for convenience. TheIndex Nominum Genericorum is a useful source of information and can be used as a reference.
For animal entries, i.e. names under theInternational Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN), the type species should be theoriginal binomial name of the type species, but linked to its current article, and the authority should be plain (no parentheses). SeeMirza for a type species example.
| type_species =<!-- the original name of the species that was initially used to describe the genus, without regard to its present-day nomenclature -->| type_species_authority =
This follows ICZN Recommendation 67B; be aware that this means the taxon used by the genus' original author—even if it is now invalid, e.g. ajunior synonym. Ideally, it should only be used if the genus' original description can be verified first-hand. As per the following example given by the ICZN:
Astacus marinus Fabricius, 1775, one of the nominal species originally included in the decapod crustacean genusHomarus Weber, 1795, was subsequently designated by Fowler (1912) as the type species ofHomarus. The type species is, and should be cited as,Astacus marinus Fabricius, 1775.Astacus marinus Fabricius is currently synonymized withCancer gammarus Linnaeus, 1758, but the latter is not the type species ofHomarus and should not be cited as such. If mention of the type species is required it should be made in some such manner as "Type speciesAstacus marinus Fabricius, 1775, a junior synonym ofCancer gammarus Linnaeus, 1758"; or "Type speciesAstacus marinus Fabricius, 1775, now regarded as a synonym ofHomarus gammarus (Linnaeus, 1758)".
If you do not completely understand what this all means, pleasedo not use this parameter. Instead, if possible denote the type species in the species listing, for example with a
{{small|1=([[type species]])}}
after the species' (currently valid) name.
Italic page titles
If the value of|genus=,|species=, or|binomial= is italicized and exactly matches the title of the page,and|name= is unspecified, the taxoboxand page title will be italicized automatically.[note 2] If necessary, it is also possible to force the page title to display in italics using the{{Italic title}} template.
If the|name= parameter is present, then the taxobox will display whatever is in|name=; the page title will NOT be italicized unless{{italic title}} is used.
Complete blank template
This section gives all parameters in the order that they will appear in the taxobox. No taxobox should use all of these. Keep it short!Note that parameters in this template are case-sensitive.
The full list of parameters is illustrated inside the infobox above, in the "Complete blank template".
Parameters for Template:Taxobox
Parameter
Usage
color_as
color code
name
name defaults to {{PAGENAME}}
status
conservation status code
status_system
status-system type
status_ref
status reference
regnum
(standard) kingdom name
phylum
(standard) phylum name
classis
(standard) class name
ordo
(standard) order name
familia
(standard) family name
genus
(standard) genus name
species
(standard) species name
fossil_range
(as shown at top of box)
image
(as shown in box)
image_upright
(as shown in box)
image_alt
(as shown in box)
image_caption
(as shown in box)
image2
(as shown in box)
image2_upright
(as shown in box)
image2_alt
(as shown in box)
image2_caption
(as shown in box)
classification_status
(as shown in box)
virus_group
(as shown in box)
superdomain
(as shown in box)
superdomain_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_superdomain
(as shown in box)
unranked_superdomain_ authority
(as shown in box)
domain
(as shown in box)
domain_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_regnum
(as shown in box)
unranked_regnum_authority
(as shown in box)
superregnum
(as shown in box)
superregnum_authority
(as shown in box)
regnum_authority
(as shown in box)
subregnum
(as shown in box)
subregnum_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_phylum
(as shown in box)
unranked_phylum_authority
(as shown in box)
superdivisio
(as shown in box)
superdivisio_authority
(as shown in box)
superphylum
(as shown in box)
superphylum_authority
(as shown in box)
divisio
(as shown in box)
divisio authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_divisio
(as shown in box)
unranked_divisio_authority
(as shown in box)
phylum_authority
(as shown in box)
subdivisio
(as shown in box)
subdivisio_authority
(as shown in box)
subphylum
(as shown in box)
subphylum_authority
(as shown in box)
infraphylum
(as shown in box)
infraphylum_authority
(as shown in box)
microphylum
(as shown in box)
microphylum_authority
(as shown in box)
nanophylum
(as shown in box)
nanophylum_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_classis
(as shown in box)
unranked_classis_authority
(as shown in box)
superclassis
(as shown in box)
superclassis_authority
(as shown in box)
classis_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_subclassis
(as shown in box)
unranked_subclassis_authority
(as shown in box)
subclassis
(as shown in box)
subclassis_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_infraclassis
(as shown in box)
unranked_infraclassis_authority
(as shown in box)
infraclassis
(as shown in box)
infraclassis_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_ordo
(as shown in box)
unranked_ordo_authority
(as shown in box)
magnordo
(as shown in box)
magnordo_authority
(as shown in box)
superordo
(as shown in box)
superordo_authority
(as shown in box)
ordo_authority
(as shown in box)
subordo
(as shown in box)
subordo_authority
(as shown in box)
infraordo
(as shown in box)
infraordo_authority
(as shown in box)
parvordo
(as shown in box)
parvordo_authority
(as shown in box)
zoodivisio
(as shown in box)
zoodivisio_authority
(as shown in box)
zoosectio
(as shown in box)
zoosectio_authority
(as shown in box)
zoosubsectio
(as shown in box)
zoosubsectio_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_superfamilia
(as shown in box)
unranked_superfamilia_authority
(as shown in box)
superfamilia
(as shown in box)
superfamilia_authority
(as shown in box)
familia_authority
(as shown in box)
subfamilia
(as shown in box)
subfamilia_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_tribus
(as shown in box)
unranked_tribus_authority
(as shown in box)
supertribus
(as shown in box)
supertribus_authority
(as shown in box)
tribus
(as shown in box)
tribus_authority
(as shown in box)
subtribus
(as shown in box)
subtribus_authority
(as shown in box)
alliance
(as shown in box)
alliance_authority
(as shown in box)
unranked_genus
(as shown in box)
unranked_genus_authority
(as shown in box)
genus_authority
(as shown in box)
subgenus
(as shown in box)
subgenus_authority
(as shown in box)
sectio
(as shown in box)
sectio_authority
(as shown in box)
subsectio
(as shown in box)
subsectio_authority
(as shown in box)
series
(as shown in box)
series_authority
(as shown in box)
subseries
(as shown in box)
subseries_authority
(as shown in box)
species_group
(as shown in box)
species_group_authority
(as shown in box)
species_subgroup
(as shown in box)
species_subgroup_authority
(as shown in box)
species_complex
(as shown in box)
species_complex_authority
(as shown in box)
species_authority
(as shown in box)
subspecies
(as shown in box)
subspecies_authority
(as shown in box)
variety
(as shown in box)
variety_authority
(as shown in box)
forma
(as shown in box)
forma_authority
(as shown in box)
diversity_ref
(as shown in box)
diversity
(as shown in box)
diversity_link
(as shown in box)
binomial
(as shown in box)
binomial_authority
(as shown in box)
trinomial
(as shown in box)
trinomial_authority
(as shown in box)
type_genus
(as shown in box)
type_genus_authority
(as shown in box)
type_species
(as shown in box)
type_species_authority
(as shown in box)
subdivision
(as shown in box)
subdivision_ranks
(as shown in box)
type_strain
(as shown in box)
range_map
1st map, bottom of box
range_map_upright
1st map scaling = 0.9 i.e. 90% of default size
range_map_alt
1st map ALT= text
range_map_caption
1st caption, under picture
binomial2
(as shown in box)
binomial2_authority
(as shown in box)
range_map2
2nd map in box
range_map2_upright
2nd map scaling = 0.9
range_map2_alt
2nd map ALT= text
range_map2_caption
2nd map caption
binomial3
(as shown in box)
binomial3_authority
(as shown in box)
range_map3
3rd map in box
range_map3_upright
3rd map scaling = 0.9
range_map3_alt
3rd map ALT= text
range_map3_caption
3rd maq caption
binomial4
(as shown in box)
binomial4_authority
(as shown in box)
range_map4
4th map in box
range_map4_upright
4th map scaling = 0.9
range_map4_alt
4th map ALT= text
range_map4_caption
4th map caption
synonyms_ref
reference for synonyms
synonyms
(as at bottom of box)
Articles lacking taxoboxes
For articles lacking taxoboxes, addTemplate:Missing-taxobox to thetalk page. This may be done by typing{{Missing-taxobox}} or{{needtaxobox}} at the top of thetalk page.
The microformat is created by the use ofclass="biota", and classes for individual taxonomic ranks, such asclass="domain" in a span around {{{domain}}} (full list). Please do not change or remove those classes other than as part of development of the microformat. For background information, seemicroformats on Wikipedia and themicroformat specification.
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
Name
name
For plants, see [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions (flora)]]. For all other living things, the name should be the most common vernacular name, when one is in widespread use, and a scientific name otherwise.
String
optional
Fossil range
fossil_range
The stratigraphic range for groups known as fossils. E.g. [[Cambrian]]–[[Permian]] or {{fossil range|Cambrian|Permian}} to give a chart. Use 'Recent' for extant taxa and 'Holocene' for Late Quaternary extinctions.
String
optional
Image
image
An image to use, do not include the 'File:' part of the image file name.
File
suggested
Image Width
image_width
(Deprecated) Width to display the image at. Should not normally be set. e.g. 320px
String
deprecated
Image Upright scale
image_upright
Scale to display the image at. e.g. 1.1
String
optional
Image alt text
image_alt
Alt text which describes the image to someone who can't see it
String
optional
Image caption
image_caption
Caption displayed under the image
String
suggested
Image caption alignment
image_caption_align
Alignment of the caption displayed under the image, e.g. left. Should not normally be set.
String
deprecated
Conservation status
status
The conservation status code: 'secure', domesticated 'DOM', Least Concern 'LC', Lower Risk—Least Concern 'LR/lc', Near Threatened 'NT', Lower Risk—Near Threatened 'LR/nt', Lower Risk—Conservation Dependent 'LR/cd', Vulnerable 'VU', Endangered 'EN', Critically Endangered 'CR', Possibly Extinct 'PE', Extinct in the wild 'EW', Extinct 'EX', Data deficient 'DD', Not evaluated 'NE',Fossil 'fossil', Prehistoric 'pre', 'See text', Lower Risk 'LR'
String
optional
Conservation status system
status_system
System used for Conservation status: 'IUCN3.1', 'IUCN2.3', 'EPBC' etc. Required if status given.
String
optional
Conservation status reference
status_ref
Reference for status <ref>{{Cite journal|...}}</ref>
String
optional
Year of extinction
extinct
Year of extinction, if known
String
optional
Virus group
virus_group
Viruses not placed in taxa above the rank of order, instead a virus group is used, given by a Roman numeral from I to VII
String
optional
Unranked superdomain
unranked_superdomain
For each major taxon you can add an unranked entry to the taxobox. The entry unranked X appears above rank X
String
deprecated
Superdomain
superdomain
This and other minor ranks should only be used when they are important to understanding the classification of the taxon described in the article
String
deprecated
Superdomain Authority
superdomain_authority
The authority used for this rank. Every rank has a rank authority field which are not currently listed
String
deprecated
Domain
domain
Domain for Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya
String
optional
Superkingdom
superregnum
no description
String
optional
Unranked kingdom
unranked_regnum
no description
String
optional
Kingdom
regnum
Kingdom: [[Animalia]], [[Plantae]], [[Fungi]], other taxa may want to use domain or other ranks instead
String
optional
Subkingdom
subregnum
no description
String
optional
Superdivision
superdivisio
no description
String
optional
Unranked division
unranked_divisio
For flowering plants using the APG IV system this should be set to [[Angiosperms]] rather than using division/divisio
String
optional
Division
divisio
Division in botany, e.g. [[Bryophyta]]. Not for flowering plants using the APG III system
String
optional
Superphylum
superphylum
no description
String
optional
Unranked phylum
unranked_phylum
no description
String
optional
Phylum
phylum
Phylum in zoology, eg [[Chordata]] for chordates
String
optional
Subphylum
subphylum
no description
String
optional
Infraphylum
infraphylum
no description
String
optional
Microphylum
microphylum
no description
String
optional
Nanophylum
nanophylum
no description
String
optional
Superclass
superclassis
no description
String
optional
Unranked class
unranked_classis
For flowering plants using the APG IV system this should be used rather than class/classis
String
optional
Class
classis
Class/classis taxonomic rank
String
optional
Unranked subclass
unranked_subclassis
no description
String
optional
Subclass
subclassis
no description
String
optional
Unranked infraclass
unranked_infraclassis
no description
String
optional
Infraclass
infraclassis
no description
String
optional
Superorder
superordo
no description
String
optional
Unranked order
unranked_ordo
Generally used for flowering plants using the APG IV system
String
optional
Order
ordo
Order/ordo taxonomic rank
String
optional
subordo
subordo
no description
String
optional
infraordo
infraordo
no description
String
optional
Unranked Superfamily
unranked_superfamilia
no description
String
optional
Superfamily
superfamilia
no description
String
optional
Family
familia
Family/familia taxonomic rank
String
optional
Subfamily
subfamilia
no description
String
optional
supertribus
supertribus
no description
String
deprecated
unranked tribe
unranked_tribus
no description
String
optional
Tribe
tribus
no description
String
optional
Subtribe
subtribus
no description
String
optional
Unranked genus
unranked_genus
no description
String
deprecated
Genus
genus
Genus taxonomic rank, in italics, e.g. ''[[Homo]]''
String
optional
Genus authority
genus_authority
no description
String
optional
Subgenus
subgenus
no description
String
optional
Section
sectio
Used in botany, use zoosectio in zoology
String
optional
Subsection
subsectio
Used in botany, use zoosubsectio in zoology
String
optional
Series
series
no description
String
optional
Subseries
subseries
no description
String
optional
Species group
species_group
no description
String
optional
species subgroup
species_subgroup
no description
String
optional
species complex
species_complex
no description
String
optional
Species
species
Species taxonomic rank. Should be given in abbreviated forms and in italics, e.g. ''H. sapiens''.
String
optional
Binomial
binomial
Full binomial name of taxa, In full form with italics, e.g. ''Salix alba'' var. ''caerulea''
^If the page is called, for example, "Homo (genus)", then the taxobox will display "Homo" and the page title "Homo (genus)".
^See note 1; the title of the page will be italicized using the {{DISPLAYTITLE}}magic word. When the page name contains the disambiguator "(alga)" or "(genus)", this disambiguator will not be italicized (e.g.,Ia (genus)).
