---
title: "Get taxon interpretations by ob"
method: GET
path: "/plot-observations/{ob_code}/taxon-interpretations"
tags: ["Taxon interpretations"]
---

# Get taxon interpretations by ob

`GET /plot-observations/{ob_code}/taxon-interpretations`

Retrieve a paginated collection of taxon interpretations applied to taxa observed in the specified plot observation (using its `ob_code`).

## Path parameters

- `ob_code` string, required

## Query parameters

- `detail` 'minimal' | 'full'
- `limit` integer
- `offset` integer
- `create_parquet` boolean

## Response `200`

Matching taxon interpretation(s), with fields based on parameters:
- `detail=minimal`: Basic fields only
- `detail=full`: Extended fields

- union
  - TaxonInterpMinimal
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` TaxonInterpMinimal[] — Data records
  - TaxonInterpFull
    - `count` integer — Total matching record count
    - `data` object[] — Data records
      - `ti_code` string — VegBank taxon interpretation identifier
      - `to_code` string — VegBank taxon observation identifier
      - `pc_code` string — VegBank plant concept identifier
      - `interpretation_date` string, date — Date when the interpretation was made.
      - `interpretation_type` string — Categories for the interpretation (e.g., uthor, computer generated, simplified for comparative analysis, correction, finer resolution)
      - `py_code` string — VegBank identifier for the party making the interpretation
      - `rf_code` string — VegBank Reference identifier for the publication in which the interpretation was formally made, or in which the plot was used in a formal analysis
      - `taxon_fit` string — Degree of fit with the plant concept being assigned. Values derive from Gopal, S., and Woodcock, C. (1994), Theory and methods for accuracy assessment of thematic maps using fuzzy sets. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing 60(2):181-188.
      - `taxon_confidence` string — Degree of confidence of the interpreter(s) in the interpretation made. This can reflect the level of familiarity with the taxon or the sufficiency of information about the plant (e.g., High, Moderate, Low)
      - `collection_number` string — The collector's identification code for the voucher
      - `group_type` string — The type of group formed for this taxon interpretation
      - `notes` string — Notes that the interpreter has included with the interpretation (generally, the reason for the interpretation)
      - `is_orig` boolean — Is this the original interpretation?
      - `is_curr` boolean — Is this the current interpretation?
      - `ob_code` string — VegBank plot observation identifier
      - `author_obs_code` string — Code or name provided by the author to identify the classified plot observation.
      - `author_plant_name` string — Name provided by the plot author to refer to a taxon observed within the plot
      - `plant_code` string — Code for the plant concept, derived from a plant usage record of class system 'Code'
      - `plant_name` string — Plant name, as recorded on the plant concept
      - `plant_label` string — Label for the interpreted plant concept
      - `party_label` string — Name/label for the party making the interpretation
      - `role` string — Role of the party making the interpretation
      - `rf_label` string — Reference label for the publication in which the interpretation was formally made, or in which the plot was used in a formal analysis

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid Parameters

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