Achieve greater transparency and confidence when using eDNA for threatened species assessments. For threatened species of flora and fauna, accurate and defensible results are essential. Our specialised advisory solution makes it easier to get them. Powered by our Threatened Species Matrix, this tool helps you navigate complexity with clarity, giving you smarter, more reliable outcomes for every project.
Navigate threatened species assessments with confidence
Identify knowledge gaps and explore clear options to meet demands of reliable threatened species detection using eDNA. Powered by our Matrix, this solution draws on the strength of our genetic reference data, validated assays, and database of historic detections.
Access a clear pathway to reliable results
Public and internal genetic sequence availability: We look at how well existing genetic data represents the full diversity and uniqueness of your species. This also includes checking for closely related and co-occurring species to reduce the risk of false positives caused by gaps in reference databases.
Analysing congeners: Next, we assess closely related species within the same genus whose ranges overlap, helping to ensure accurate detection and reduce the risk of false positives.
Assay performance: Next, we assess barcode sequences to determine which assay offers the most accurate and reliable performance for your species.
Review past detections: As a final step, we review past detections of your species to provide real-world confidence. This tool looks through our detection database and identifies how many times the species have been detected using these assays.
Your confidence score: At each step, the Matrix provides a confidence rating, along with a calculated overall score.
"The Matrix helps you truly understand your eDNA approach and results across key project design factors. We identify potential gaps early — from sampling methods to assay selection — so you can move forward efficiently, avoiding wasted time and budget."
Madeleine Callas
EnviroDNA Project Manager
