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Canada

Official name
Canada
ISO alpha-2 code
CA
ISO alpha-3 code
CAN
ISO numeric-3 code
124
Continent
Northern America
Assessment ID
96372
Taxon name
Reithrodontomys megalotis megalotis
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis megalotis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Reithrodontomys megalotis megalotis
Common name(s)
Western Harvest Mouse megalotis subspecies (English), Souris des moissons de la sous-espèce megalotis (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis megalotis
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Reithrodontomys
Species
megalotis megalotis
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Special Concern; Préoccupante
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This subspecies has a limited range, and a small extent of occurrence and area of occupancy. However, the extent of occurrence and area of occupancy appear to be constant. Its principal native habitat in the Okanagan as well as old fields is declining. Furthermore, old apple orchards where the mouse has been caught are being converted to vineyards. Dispersal distance is limited and the likelihood of rescue effect is small. Extensive sampling has revealed the occurrence of the mouse at more localities. 63,000 hectares of suitable habitat is protected.; Cette sous-espèce a une aire de répartition limitée, une petite zone d'occurrence et une petite zone d'occupation. Toutefois, sa zone d'occurrence et sa zone d'occupation semblent stables. Son principal habitat naturel dans la région de l'Okanagan, de même que les vieux champs, sont en déclin. De plus, les vieux vergers de pommiers o๠cette souris a déjà été capturée sont convertis en vignobles. La distance de dispersion de cette sous-espèce est limitée, et la probabilité d'une immigration de source externe est petite. Un échantillonnage intensif a révélé l'occurrence de la souris à plus d'un endroit. Une superficie de 63 000 hectares d'habitat convenable à l'espèce est protégée.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
British Columbia
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Special Concern in April 1994 and in April 2007.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1994 et en avril 2007.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
96370
Taxon name
Phoca vitulina mellonae
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina mellonae
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Phoca vitulina mellonae
Common name(s)
Harbour Seal Lacs des Loups Marins subspecies (English), Phoque commun de la sous-espèce des Lacs des Loups Marins (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina mellonae
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
phocidae
Genus
Phoca
Species
vitulina mellonae
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This land-locked subspecies is endemic to Québec and may number as few as 100 individuals. It inhabits a small series of lakes in northern Québec and is the only subspecies to live entirely in fresh water. The population has declined due to hunting and may still be declining. Proposed hydro-electric development would cause pervasive changes to the habitat.; Cette sous-espèce confinée aux eaux intérieures est endémique au Québec, et sa population pourrait compter aussi peu que 100 individus. Elle habite dans un petit groupe de lacs dans le nord du Québec et est la seule sous-espèce à vivre uniquement en eau douce. La population a connu, et connaà®t peut-être encore, un déclin causé par la chasse. Des aménagements hydroélectriques proposés causeraient des changements considérables à l'habitat.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Quebec
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Special Concern in April 1996. Status re-examined and designated Endangered in November 2007.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1996. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en novembre 2007.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
96232
Taxon name
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Phoca vitulina concolor
Common name(s)
Harbour Seal Atlantic and Eastern Arctic subspecies (English), Phoque commun de la sous-espèce de l'Atlantique et de l'est de l'Arctique (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
phocidae
Genus
Phoca
Species
vitulina concolor
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Not at Risk; Non en péril
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The total population has not been estimated, and analyses have not been undertaken to determine whether there is significant subpopulation structure. Overall the subspecies is common and believed to be adaptable to change. It is often found in marine areas used by people and is susceptible to shooting. No serious immediate threats have been identified over any substantial part of its range.; La population totale n'a pas été estimée, et aucune analyse n'a été entreprise pour déterminer s'il existe une structuration marquée des sous-populations. Dans l'ensemble, la sous-espèce est commune et on croit qu'elle s'adapte aux changements. On la trouve souvent dans les zones marines fréquentées par l'humain, et elle est susceptible d'être chassée. Aucune menace imminente sérieuse n'a été relevée dans aucune portion importante de son aire de répartition.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Nunavut; Manitoba; Ontario; Quebec; New Brunswick; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland; Arctic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Species considered in April 1999 and placed in the Data Deficient category. Re-examined in November 2007 and designated Not at Risk.; Espèce étudiée en avril 1999 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '. Réexamen en novembre 2007 et désignée ' non en péril '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
96220
Taxon name
Erignathus barbatus
Erxleben, 1777
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Erignathus barbatus
Erxleben, 1777
Common name(s)
Bearded Seal (English), Phoque barbu (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
phocidae
Genus
Erignathus
Species
barbatus
Species authority
Erxleben, 1777
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Data Deficient; Données insuffisantes
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The species has a circumpolar Arctic distribution. No complete, reliable or recent estimates of total abundance and spatial distribution in Canada are available, nor is any reliable information available on population trends. The species remains widespread in areas of broken pack ice. It is known to be highly dependent on sea ice as a platform used to haul out to rest, moult, give birth and nurse pups. However, the information available on climate and sea ice changes and how such changes might affect the species is insufficient to support an evaluation of their potential as a population-level threat to the species.; Cette espèce a une aire de répartition circumpolaire arctique. On ne dispose d'aucune estimation complète, fiable ou récente de l'abondance totale et de la répartition spatiale de l'espèce au Canada, ni d'information fiable sur les tendances démographiques. L'espèce demeure répandue dans les zones de banquise fragmentée. Elle est fortement dépendante de la présence de glace marine, utilisant celle-ci comme plateforme pour se reposer, muer, mettre bas et nourrir ses petits. Cependant, on ne dispose pas de suffisamment d'information sur les changements climatiques et des glaces marines, et sur la manière dont ces changements pourraient toucher l'espèce, pour appuyer une évaluation sur le risque de menace à l'échelle de la population.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Northwest Territories; Nunavut; Manitoba; Ontario; Newfoundland; Arctic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Not at Risk in April 1994. Species considered in April 2007 and placed in the Data Deficient category.; Espèce désignée ' non en péril ' en avril 1994. Espèce étudiée en avril 2007 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
96178
Taxon name
Martes americana atrata
Infrarank
Martes americana atrata
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Martes americana atrata
Common name(s)
American Marten (English), Martre d'Amérique (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Martes americana atrata
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
mustelidae
Genus
Martes
Species
americana atrata
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Newfoundland population
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Threatened; Menacée
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D1
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Marten in Newfoundland have declined substantially over the last century. The current population consists of 300-600 mature marten in 5 subpopulations. It is still at risk because of snaring and trapping outside of protected areas and because of forest harvesting. A small decrease in population size would likely result in consideration for Endangered status. The marten is one of few land mammals native to Newfoundland and the sub-species is endemic to Canada.; à‚¬ Terre-Neuve, la martre a subi un important déclin au cours du dernier siècle. La population actuelle compte de 300 à 600 martres matures réparties en cinq sous-populations. La population est toujours en péril à cause du piégeage au collet et du trappage à l'extérieur des aires protégées et à cause de l'exploitation forestière. Une légère diminution de la taille de la population mènerait probablement à considérer le statut ' en voie de disparition '. La martre est l'une des quelques espèces terrestres indigènes de Terre-Neuve, et la sous-espèce est endémique au Canada.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Newfoundland
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Not at Risk in April 1979. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in April 1986. Status re-examined and designated Endangered in April 1996 and in May 2000. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in April 2007.; Espèce désignée ' non en péril ' en avril 1979. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' menacée ' en avril 1986. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en avril 1996 et en mai 2000. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' menacée ' en avril 2007.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
95960
Taxon name
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Common name(s)
Western Harvest Mouse dychei subspecies (English), Souris des moissons de la sous-espèce dychei (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Reithrodontomys
Species
megalotis dychei
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This subspecies has a limited range and has been found at only one location in the past 40 years; this location is isolated from others. Dispersal distance is limited and the population fluctuates. This species is commonly found in owl pellets in the USA, but none have been reported in owl pellets (including burrowing owls) in Suffield or other areas in southeast Alberta, despite substantial sampling. Owl pellet analysis is an excellent means of sampling for these mice.; Cette sous-espèce a une aire de répartition limitée et a été observée à un seul emplacement dans les 40 dernières années; cet emplacement est isolé des autres emplacements. La distance de dispersion est limitée et la taille de la population fluctue. Cette sous-espèce est fréquemment trouvée dans les boulettes de régurgitation des strigidés aux États-Unis, mais n'a pas été rapportée dans celles des strigidés (y compris les Chevêches des terriers) à Suffield, ou à d'autres endroits dans le sud-est de l'Alberta, malgré le nombre important d'échantillons. L'analyse des boulettes de régurgitation des strigidés est un excellent moyen d'échantillonnage de cette souris.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Alberta
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Species considered in April 1994 and placed in the Data Deficient category. Re-examined in April 2007 and designated Endangered.; Espèce étudiée en avril 1994 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '. Réexamen en avril 2007 et désignée ' en voie de disparition '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
95922
Taxon name
Enhydra lutris
Linnaeus, 1758
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Enhydra lutris
Linnaeus, 1758
Common name(s)
Sea Otter (English), Loutre de mer (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
mustelidae
Genus
Enhydra
Species
lutris
Species authority
Linnaeus, 1758
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Special Concern; Préoccupante
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The species had been extirpated in British Columbia by the fur trade by the early 1900s, and was re-introduced from 1969-72. It has since repopulated 25-33% of its historic range in British Columbia, but is not yet clearly secure. Numbers are small (<3,500) and require careful monitoring. Their susceptibility to oil and the proximity to major oil tanker routes make them particularly vulnerable to oil spills.; Cette espèce était disparue de la Colombie-Britannique en raison du commerce de sa fourrure dès le début des années 1900 et a fait l'objet d'une réintroduction de 1969 à 1972. Elle a depuis repeuplé de 25 à 33 % son aire de répartition historique en Colombie-Britannique, mais n'est toujours pas complètement en sécurité. Les effectifs sont faibles (moins de 3 500 individus) et nécessitent une étroite surveillance. La sensibilité de l'espèce aux hydrocarbures et sa proximité à d'importants trajets maritimes de pétroliers la rendent particulièrement vulnérable à des déversements d'hydrocarbures.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
British Columbia; Pacific Ocean
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Endangered in April 1978. Status re-examined and confirmed Endangered in April 1986. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in April 1996 and in May 2000. Status re-examined and designated Special Concern in April 2007.; Espèce désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en avril 1978. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en avril 1986. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' menacée ' en avril 1996 et en mai 2000. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 2007.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
93726
Taxon name
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Phoca vitulina concolor
Common name(s)
Harbour Seal Atlantic and Eastern Arctic subspecies (English), Phoque commun de la sous-espèce de l'Atlantique et de l'est de l'Arctique (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Phoca vitulina concolor
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
phocidae
Genus
Phoca
Species
vitulina concolor
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Not at Risk; Non en péril
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The total population has not been estimated, and analyses have not been undertaken to determine whether there is significant subpopulation structure. Overall the subspecies is common and believed to be adaptable to change. It is often found in marine areas used by people and is susceptible to shooting. No serious immediate threats have been identified over any substantial part of its range.; La population totale n'a pas été estimée, et aucune analyse n'a été entreprise pour déterminer s'il existe une structuration marquée des sous-populations. Dans l'ensemble, la sous-espèce est commune et on croit qu'elle s'adapte aux changements. On la trouve souvent dans les zones marines fréquentées par l'humain, et elle est susceptible d'être chassée. Aucune menace imminente sérieuse n'a été relevée dans aucune portion importante de son aire de répartition.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Nunavut; Manitoba; Ontario; Quebec; New Brunswick; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland; Arctic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Species considered in April 1999 and placed in the Data Deficient category. Re-examined in November 2007 and designated Not at Risk.; Espèce étudiée en avril 1999 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '. Réexamen en novembre 2007 et désignée ' non en péril '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
93662
Taxon name
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Common name(s)
Western Harvest Mouse dychei subspecies (English), Souris des moissons de la sous-espèce dychei (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Reithrodontomys megalotis dychei
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
rodentia
Family
muridae
Genus
Reithrodontomys
Species
megalotis dychei
Species authority
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)c(iv)
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This subspecies has a limited range and has been found at only one location in the past 40 years; this location is isolated from others. Dispersal distance is limited and the population fluctuates. This species is commonly found in owl pellets in the USA, but none have been reported in owl pellets (including burrowing owls) in Suffield or other areas in southeast Alberta, despite substantial sampling. Owl pellet analysis is an excellent means of sampling for these mice.; Cette sous-espèce a une aire de répartition limitée et a été observée à un seul emplacement dans les 40 dernières années; cet emplacement est isolé des autres emplacements. La distance de dispersion est limitée et la taille de la population fluctue. Cette sous-espèce est fréquemment trouvée dans les boulettes de régurgitation des strigidés aux États-Unis, mais n'a pas été rapportée dans celles des strigidés (y compris les Chevêches des terriers) à Suffield, ou à d'autres endroits dans le sud-est de l'Alberta, malgré le nombre important d'échantillons. L'analyse des boulettes de régurgitation des strigidés est un excellent moyen d'échantillonnage de cette souris.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Alberta
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Species considered in April 1994 and placed in the Data Deficient category. Re-examined in April 2007 and designated Endangered.; Espèce étudiée en avril 1994 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '. Réexamen en avril 2007 et désignée ' en voie de disparition '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html
Assessment ID
93591
Taxon name
Erignathus barbatus
(Erxleben, 1777)
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National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Erignathus barbatus
(Erxleben, 1777)
Common name(s)
Bearded Seal (English), Phoque barbu (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
phocidae
Genus
Erignathus
Species
barbatus
Species authority
(Erxleben, 1777)
Location and scope
Specific locality or subnational name or regional name
Canada
Scope (of the Assessment)
National
Countries included within the scope of the assessment
Canada
Country ISO code(s)
CAN
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Not_assigned
Conservation Status
Assessed as
Data Deficient; Données insuffisantes
Abbreviated status
DD
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The species has a circumpolar Arctic distribution. No complete, reliable or recent estimates of total abundance and spatial distribution in Canada are available, nor is any reliable information available on population trends. The species remains widespread in areas of broken pack ice. It is known to be highly dependent on sea ice as a platform used to haul out to rest, moult, give birth and nurse pups. However, the information available on climate and sea ice changes and how such changes might affect the species is insufficient to support an evaluation of their potential as a population-level threat to the species.; Cette espèce a une aire de répartition circumpolaire arctique. On ne dispose d'aucune estimation complète, fiable ou récente de l'abondance totale et de la répartition spatiale de l'espèce au Canada, ni d'information fiable sur les tendances démographiques. L'espèce demeure répandue dans les zones de banquise fragmentée. Elle est fortement dépendante de la présence de glace marine, utilisant celle-ci comme plateforme pour se reposer, muer, mettre bas et nourrir ses petits. Cependant, on ne dispose pas de suffisamment d'information sur les changements climatiques et des glaces marines, et sur la manière dont ces changements pourraient toucher l'espèce, pour appuyer une évaluation sur le risque de menace à l'échelle de la population.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2007
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Environment Canada.
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN
Reference for methods given
COSEWIC- Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (2007)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Northwest Territories; Nunavut; Manitoba; Ontario; Newfoundland; Arctic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean
Is there a map available in assessment?
Not_assigned
Habitat and systems
Ecological system type
Terrestrial
Not_assigned
Freshwater
Not_assigned
Marine
Not_assigned
Threats and conservation measures listed
Threats listed in assessment
No information available
History
Designated Not at Risk in April 1994. Species considered in April 2007 and placed in the Data Deficient category.; Espèce désignée ' non en péril ' en avril 1994. Espèce étudiée en avril 2007 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2007. Canadian Wildlife Species at Risk. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Web site: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/wildlife-plants-species/species-risk.html