Natural History category fields

Field Type Options / Notes
Specimen Type Dropdown Options: Fossil, Mineral, Gemstone (rough), Meteorite, Shell, Coral, Taxidermy (full mount), Taxidermy (shoulder mount), Taxidermy (head mount), Taxidermy (rug/flat), Skull/Skeleton, Antler/Horn, Egg, Nest, Herbarium Sheet, Botanical Model, Anatomical Model, Scientific Illustration, Natural Curiosity, Other
Species/Type Text Scientific or common name
Family/Group Text Family or group classification
Geological Period Text For fossils
Age Text Date or geological age
Locality Text Collection location
Country Text Country of origin
State/Province Text State or province
Specific Site Text Specific collection site
Collector Text Name of collector
Collection Date Text Date collected
Field Number Text Field collection number
Catalog Number Text Catalog or accession number
Overall Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
Legal Status Dropdown Options: Legal to Sell, Restricted, Requires Permits, Unknown

Advanced fields (Premium-only)

Fossils

Field Type Options / Notes
Fossil Type Dropdown Options: Vertebrate, Invertebrate, Plant, Trace Fossil, Amber Inclusion, Petrified Wood, Coprolite, Other
Organism Text Species if known
Geological Period Text Geological time period
Formation Text Geological formation
Matrix Text Type of rock matrix
Preparation Dropdown Options: Natural, Mechanical, Air Abrasive, Acid, Combination
Completeness Dropdown Options: Complete, Nearly Complete, Partial, Fragment
Articulation Dropdown Options: Articulated, Associated, Isolated, Not Applicable
Restoration Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant, Composite
Restoration Details Textarea Details about restoration work
Scientific Importance Textarea Scientific significance
Published Boolean Has been published
Publication Details Textarea Publication information
Type Specimen Boolean Is type specimen
Museum Cast Boolean Is museum cast

Minerals

Field Type Options / Notes
Mineral Name Text Name of mineral
Chemical Formula Text Chemical composition
Crystal System Dropdown Options: Cubic, Tetragonal, Orthorhombic, Hexagonal, Trigonal, Monoclinic, Triclinic, Amorphous
Crystal Form Text Crystal shape/form
Habit Text Crystal habit
Color Text Mineral color
Luster Dropdown Options: Metallic, Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Pearly, Silky, Adamantine, Dull/Earthy
Transparency Dropdown Options: Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Associated Minerals Textarea Other minerals present
Matrix Text Host rock or matrix
Locality Type Dropdown Options: Classic Locality, Type Locality, Minor Locality
Quality Dropdown Options: World-Class, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Average
Display Quality Dropdown Options: Superb, Excellent, Good, Cabinet, Study
Self-Standing Boolean Can stand on its own
Trimmed Boolean Has been trimmed
Contacted/Damaged Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Repaired Boolean Has been repaired
Repair Details Textarea Details of repairs

Taxidermy

Field Type Options / Notes
Mount Type Dropdown Options: Full Body, Shoulder Mount, Head Mount, Rug/Flat, European Mount, Skull, Skeleton, Study Skin, Other
Species Text Species name
Common Name Text Common name
Gender Dropdown Options: Male, Female, Unknown
Age Class Dropdown Options: Juvenile, Subadult, Adult, Unknown
Geographic Origin Text Where specimen originated
Collection Date Text Date collected
Collection Method Dropdown Options: Hunted, Salvage, Captive, Zoo, Unknown
Taxidermist Text Name of taxidermist
Taxidermy Date Text Date taxidermy was done
Pose Text Description of pose
Habitat Base Boolean Has habitat base
Base Description Textarea Description of base or habitat
Eye Quality Dropdown Options: Glass (period), Glass (modern), Plastic, Need Replacement
Fur/Feather Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
Insect Damage Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Fading Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Repairs Textarea Details of any repairs

Legal & Ethical

Field Type Options / Notes
CITES Status Dropdown Options: Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, Not Listed, Unknown
ESA Status Dropdown Options: Endangered, Threatened, Not Listed, Unknown
Pre-Act Boolean Collected before protective legislation
Pre-Act Documentation Textarea Documentation proving pre-act status
Export Permits Boolean Has export permits
Import Permits Boolean Has import permits
Permit Numbers Textarea Permit reference numbers
Legal to Sell Dropdown Options: Yes, No, Restricted, Requires Permits, Unknown
Ethical Concerns Textarea Any ethical concerns
Collection Ethics Dropdown Options: Ethical Collection, Uncertain, Concerns

Condition Details

Field Type Options / Notes
Structural Integrity Dropdown Options: Sound, Minor Issues, Fragile, Damaged
Surface Condition Dropdown Options: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
Repairs/Restoration Dropdown Options: None, Minor, Moderate, Significant
Repair Details Textarea Details of repairs and restoration
Cleaning Needed Boolean Needs cleaning
Conservation Needed Textarea Conservation requirements
Display Ready Boolean Ready for display
Storage Requirements Textarea Special storage needs

Provenance & History

Field Type Options / Notes
Provenance Type Dropdown Options: Original Collector, Institutional, Dealer, Auction, Estate, Unknown
Provenance Details Textarea Detailed provenance information
Collection History Textarea History of collection
Original Collection Textarea Original collection details
Institutional History Textarea Museum or institutional history
Previous Owners Textarea Previous ownership history
Auction History Textarea Auction sale history
Published Boolean Has been published
Publication Details Textarea Publication information
Exhibition History Textarea Exhibition history
Scientific Significance Textarea Scientific importance