# IveGot1

> IveGot1 - Identify and Report Invasive Animals and Plants in Florida

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bugwood.ivegot1](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bugwood.ivegot1)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bugwood.ivegot1`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bugwood
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 18,714
- **Rating:** 3.35 / 5 (54 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-17
- **First published:** 2012-03-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bugwood.ivegot1)
- **Website:** [http://apps.bugwood.org](http://apps.bugwood.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.eddmaps.org/about/PrivacyPolicy.cfm](http://www.eddmaps.org/about/PrivacyPolicy.cfm)

## Description

IveGot1 is a powerful Android app designed for easy identification and reporting of invasive plants and animals in Florida. Developed by the University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, it connects users directly to EDDMapS — the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System. With IveGot1, you can submit sightings with photos and your GPS location, either online or offline, ensuring timely reports even in remote areas.

In addition to reporting, the app provides detailed information and images of Florida's worst invasive species, real-time distribution maps, and encourages users to get involved with local invasive species partnerships. By empowering citizens to monitor and report invasive species, IveGot1 helps protect Florida's ecosystems, agriculture, and public lands valued at over $500 million annually in invasive species control costs. This extension integrates science, community outreach, and technology to support early detection and management of invasive species.

## Rankings

- #446,890 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.bugwood.ivegot1.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate IveGot1 as a helpful tool for reporting and identifying invasive species, promoting awareness and community participation. However, recurring issues include poor navigation, lack of clear instructions, incomplete species lists, and technical errors that hinder functionality. Additionally, users find it difficult to switch location-specific settings and experience delays in processing reports. Despite these challenges, the app serves as a valuable base for invasive species monitoring and community engagement.

### Pros

- Helps users report and find invasive species in their area.
- Facilitates awareness of invasive animals and plants.
- Provides an easy way to identify animals users come across.
- Allows users to contribute to tracking invasive species.

### Cons

- Difficult navigation and unclear instructions on how to use the app effectively.
- Incomplete or missing species lists, preventing reporting of certain invasives.
- Technical errors such as "Image Library Validation Failed" prevent app usage.
- Inability to change field guides based on location limits app usefulness.
- Reported sightings are not promptly processed or acknowledged.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bugwood.ivegot1)