Canadian Species At Risk April 1999

COSEWIC determines the national status of wild species, sub species and separate populations in Canada. All native fish, amphibians, reptiles, plants and animals are included. Freshwater and marine mollusks and lepidoptera are also covered. Three lists are maintained: species with designated status, current geographical occurrence and date listed; species examined and designated in the not at risk category; and species examined and designated in the data deficient category because of insufficient scientific information.

Summarizes the situation of several dozen species of Canadian wildlife faced with the very real possibility of extinction.

COSEWIC determines the national status of wild species, sub-species and separate populations in Canada. All native fish, amphibians, reptiles, plants and animals are included. Freshwater and marine mollusks and lepidoptera are also covered. Three lists are maintained: species with designated status, current geographical occurrence and date listed; species examined and designated in the not at risk category; and species examined and designated in the indeterminate category because of insufficient scientific information. Species examined more than once are identified and those added during the year are shown in bold type.