# HerpMapper

> Capture amphibian and reptile finds in the field and engage in citizen science!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.herpmapper.HerpMapper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.herpmapper.HerpMapper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.herpmapper.HerpMapper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Don Becker
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 10,225
- **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (47 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-18
- **First published:** 2017-08-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.herpmapper.HerpMapper)
- **Website:** [https://www.herpmapper.org](https://www.herpmapper.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.herpmapper.org/privacy](https://www.herpmapper.org/privacy)

## Description

"HerpMapper" is a nonprofit mobile app that enables users to document amphibian and reptile sightings using GPS and camera features, contributing to citizen science and conservation efforts globally. Users can create detailed records with photos and sounds, and sync their data for research by partnered organizations. The app operates offline, making it accessible in remote areas, and promotes collaboration among herpetology enthusiasts and researchers, fostering awareness and action for herp conservation.

## Rankings

- #560,574 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `org.herpmapper.HerpMapper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.herpmapper.HerpMapper)