Archived: COSEWIC wildlife species assessments by taxonomic group, November 2016

Status Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fishes Arthropods Molluscs Vascular plants Mosses Lichens Total
Extinct - - - - - - - - - - 0
Extirpated - - - - - - - - - - 0
Endangered 1 2 2 - 3 2 - 1 1 1 13
Threatened 1 - 1 - 3 - 1 - - - 6
Special Concern 1 1 1 - 3 2 1 1 - 1 11
Not at Risk - - 1 - 4 1 - - - - 6
Data Deficient - - - - 3 - - 1 - - 4
Total 3 3 5 0 16 5 2 3 1 2 40

The assessment of Caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Eastern Migratory population, was deferred until April 2017 to incorporate soon to be released new information. The review of classification of the Seaside Centipede Lichen (Heterodermia sitchensis) was completed. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) decided that a fully updated status report is required to assess the status of this wildlife species.

02/12/2016

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