bioregion

The bioregion software package streamlines the process of delineating regions defined by similar species compositions—capturing the distinct geographical patterns of species distributions. It integrates all key steps of a bioregionalization workflow—from data preparation and (dis)similarity calculations to advanced clustering methods, evaluation procedures, and spatial visualization—into a single, R-based toolkit. By providing an extensive suite of well-established and cutting-edge algorithms (including several that were previously unavailable in R), bioregion enables researchers to systematically compare different methods. This approach ensures reproducibility, fosters comprehensive exploration, and supports rigorous scientific inquiry into the biogeographic organization of biodiversity.