Maxent (software)

Maxent is a software tool used in biological and ecological research to predict where species are likely to occur based on environmental data. It analyzes known presence locations and environmental factors (like temperature and precipitation) to estimate the probability of species presence across different areas. By identifying conditions associated with species presence, Maxent helps researchers understand habitat preferences and potential distribution patterns, even when absence data is limited. It's widely used in conservation planning, species distribution modeling, and ecological studies to inform decision-making and habitat management.