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Assessment ID
95920
Taxon name
Hyperoodon ampullatus
Forster, 1770
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hyperoodon ampullatus
Forster, 1770
Common name(s)
Northern Bottlenose Whale (English), Baleine à bec commune (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
ziphiidae
Genus
Hyperoodon
Species
ampullatus
Species authority
Forster, 1770
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Scotian Shelf 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
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This population totals about 130 individuals and appears to be currently stable. Oil and gas development in and around the prime habitat of this population poses the greatest threat and will likely reduce the quality of their habitat. However, there is little information as to how this species is, or is not, affected by oil and gas development activities.; Cette population compte environ 130 individus et semble stable à l'heure actuelle. Les exploitations pétrolières et gazières à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitat principal de cette population représentent les plus grandes menaces et réduiront probablement la qualité de l'habitat. Cependant, il existe peu de renseignements sur la façon dont l'espèce est touchée ou non par les activités de l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
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
The Northern Bottlenose Whale was given a single designation of Not at Risk in April 1993. Split into two populations in April 1996 to allow a separate designation of the Northern Bottlenose Whale (Scotian Shelf population). Scotian Shelf population desig.; La baleine à bec commune a été désignée comme étant non en péril en avril 1993. L'espèce a été divisée en deux populations en avril 1996 afin de permettre une désignation distincte pour la baleine à bec commune (population du plateau néo-écossais). La population du plateau néo-écossais a été désignée préoccupante en avril 1996. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en novembre 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93817
Taxon name
Balaenoptera musculus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Balaenoptera musculus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Common name(s)
Blue Whale (English), Rorqual bleu (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
balaenopteridae
Genus
Balaenoptera
Species
musculus
Species authority
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Pacific 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
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D1
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Blue whales off the coast of British Columbia are likely part of a population based in the northeastern Pacific. The population was reduced by whaling. The rarity of sightings (visual and acoustic) suggests their numbers are currently very low (significantly less than 250 mature individuals). Threats for blue whales along the coast of British Columbia are unknown, but may include ship strikes, pollution, entanglement in fishing gear, and long-term changes in climate (which could affect the abundance of their zooplankton prey).; Les rorquals bleus au large de la cà´te de la Colombie-Britannique font probablement partie d'une population établie dans la partie septentrionale du Nord-Est de l'océan Pacifique. Leur population a été réduite en raison de la chasse à la baleine. La rareté des observations (visuelles et acoustiques) semble indiquer que leur nombre est actuellement très faible (beaucoup moins que 250 individus matures). Les menaces qui pèsent sur les rorquals bleus le long de la cà´te de la Colombie-Britannique sont inconnues, mais elles peuvent inclure les collisions avec des navires, la pollution, l'enchevêtrement dans des engins de pêche et les changements climatiques à long terme (qui pourraient avoir une incidence sur l'abondance de leur proie, le zooplancton).
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
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
The species was considered a single unit and designated Special Concern in April 1983. Split into two populations in May 2002. The Pacific population was designated Endangered in May 2002.; L'espèce a été considérée comme une unité et a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1983. Division en deux populations en mai 2002. La population du Pacifique a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93816
Taxon name
Balaenoptera musculus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Balaenoptera musculus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Common name(s)
Blue Whale (English), Rorqual bleu (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
balaenopteridae
Genus
Balaenoptera
Species
musculus
Species authority
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Atlantic 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
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A1bd D1
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Whaling reduced the original population. There are fewer than 250 mature individuals and strong indications of a low calving rate and a low rate of recruitment to the studied population. Today, the biggest threats for this species come from ship strikes, disturbance from increasing whale watch activity, entanglement in fishing gear, and pollution. They may also be vulnerable to long-term changes in climate, which could affect the abundance of their prey (zooplankton).; La chasse à la baleine a réduit la population initiale. Il existe moins de 250 individus matures, et il y a de fortes indications d'un taux faible de mise bas et d'un taux faible de recrutement au sein de la population étudiée. Actuellement, les plus grandes menaces pour cette espèce proviennent des collisions avec des navires, de la perturbation causée par l'activité croissante de l'observation des baleines, de l'enchevêtrement dans les engins de pêche et de la pollution. Les baleines peuvent aussi être vulnérables aux changements climatiques à long terme, ce qui pourrait avoir une incidence sur l'abondance de leur proie (zooplancton).
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
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
The species was considered a single unit and designated Special Concern in April 1983. Split into two populations in May 2002. The Atlantic population was designated Endangered in May 2002.; L'espèce a été considérée comme une unité et a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1983. Division en deux populations en mai 2002. La population de l'Atlantique a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93760
Taxon name
Ursus arctos
Linnaeus, 1758
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Ursus arctos
Linnaeus, 1758
Common name(s)
Grizzly Bear (English), Ours grizzli (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
ursidae
Genus
Ursus
Species
arctos
Species authority
Linnaeus, 1758
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Northwestern 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
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
A3e+4ae C1+2a(i)
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The grizzly bear's habitat is at risk from expanding industrial, residential and recreational developments. Habitat and population fragmentation are underway in the southern part of the bear's distribution. The life history characteristics of this bear make it particularly sensitive to human-caused mortality (including hunting, poaching, accidents and nuisance kills). Its behavior frequently brings it into conflict with people, leading to increased mortality where human activities expand. It has disappeared from a substantial part of its historic range, but there are still over 26,000 grizzly bears in Canada. The grizzly bear's area of occupancy has not decreased substantially over the past 20 years. The future of several populations that are either completely or mostly isolated is highly uncertain and dependent on conservation.; L'habitat de l'ours grizzli est en péril en raison des aménagements industriels, domiciliaires et récréatifs croissants. La fragmentation de l'habitat et de la population est en cours dans le sud de l'aire de répartition de l'ours. Les caractéristiques du cycle biologique de cet ours le rendent particulièrement vulnérable à la mortalité causée par les humains (dont la chasse, le braconnage, les accidents et les prises d'ours nuisibles). Son comportement le met souvent en conflit avec les personnes, ce qui entraà®ne un taux de mortalité accru lorsque les activités anthropiques s'étendent. L'espèce a disparu d'une partie importante de son aire de répartition historique, mais il y a encore plus de 26 000 ours grizzlis au Canada. La zone occupée par l'ours grizzli n'a pas diminué de manière importante au cours des 20 dernières années. L'avenir de plusieurs populations qui sont complètement ou grandement isolées est très incertain et dépend de la conservation.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Yukon; Northwest Territories; Nunavut; British Columbia; 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
The species was considered a single unit and designated Not at Risk in April 1979. Split into two populations in April 1991 (Prairie population and Northwestern population). The Northwestern population was designated Special Concern in April 1991. Status.; L'espèce a été considérée comme une unité et a été désignée ' non en péril ' en avril 1979. Division en deux populations en avril 1991 (population des Prairies et population du Nord-Ouest). La population du Nord-Ouest a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1991. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93759
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Common name(s)
Woodland caribou (English), caribou des bois (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus caribou
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Southern Mountain 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)
A4ac
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Local herds in the Southern Mountains population are generally small, increasingly isolated, and subject to multiple developments. Their range has shrunk by up to 40% and 13 of 19 herds are declining. The most southerly herds are likely to disappear. Many herds are threatened by decreasing habitat quantity and quality, harassment and predation.; Les troupeaux locaux de la population des montagnes du Sud sont généralement petits, de plus en plus isolés et assujettis aux aménagements multiples. Leur aire de répartition a connu une diminution allant jusqu'à 40 p. 100, et 13 des 19 troupeaux sont en déclin. Les troupeaux les plus au sud disparaà®tront probablement. De nombreux troupeaux sont menacés par la diminution du nombre d'habitats et de leur qualité, par le harcèlement et la prédation.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
British Columbia; 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
The Southern Mountain population was designated Threatened in May 2000. This population was formerly designated as part of the ""Western population"" (now de-activated). Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2002.; La population des montagnes du Sud a été désignée ' menacée ' en mai 2000. Cette population était anciennement désignée comme faisant partie de la ' population de l'Ouest ' (maintenant désactivée). Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93758
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Common name(s)
Woodland caribou (English), caribou des bois (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus caribou
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Northern Mountain 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
Special Concern; Préoccupante
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
Forestry, roads and other developments in the range of this population are beginning to affect some herds, through habitat modification and increased human access. Most of the habitat is currently remote and has changed little. Most of the population of over 35000 adults appears stable but are particularly dependent on conservation actions, such as management plans. Two of 39 herds within this population are declining and may be at risk from changing predator-prey relationships and greater motor vehicle access.; L'exploitation forestière, les routes et d'autres aménagements dans l'aire de répartition de cette population commencent à toucher certains troupeaux par la modification de l'habitat et l'accès accru des humains. La plus grande partie de l'habitat est actuellement éloignée et n'a pas beaucoup changé. La majeure partie de la population de plus de 35 000 adultes semble stable, mais est particulièrement dépendante des mesures de conservation, telles que les plans de gestion. Deux des 39 troupeaux de cette population connaissent un déclin et pourraient être en péril en raison d'un changement dans la relation prédateur-proie et du plus grand accès de véhicules automobiles.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Yukon; Northwest Territories; 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
The Northern Mountain population was designated Not at Risk in May 2000. This population was formerly designated as part of the ""Western population"" (now de-activated). Status re-examined and designated Special Concern in May 2002.; La population des montagnes du Nord a été désignée ' non en péril ' en mai 2000. Cette population était anciennement désignée comme faisant partie de la ' population de l'Ouest ' (maintenant désactivée). Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93757
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Common name(s)
Woodland caribou (English), caribou des bois (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus caribou
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Boreal 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)
A4ac
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
A widespread population ranging across the boreal forests of northern Canada. Populations have decreased throughout most of the range. Threatened from habitat loss and increased predation, the latter possibly facilitated by human activities.; Une population étendue dont l'aire de répartition se prolonge à travers les forêts boréales du Nord du Canada. Les populations ont connu un déclin dans presque toute l'aire de répartition. L'espèce est menacée par la perte de l'habitat et par l'augmentation de la prédation, le second élément étant probablement facilité par les activités anthropiques.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Northwest Territories; British Columbia; Alberta; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Ontario; Quebec; 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
The Boreal population was designated Threatened in May 2000. This newly-defined population is comprised of a portion of the de-activated ""Western population"" and all of the de-activated ""Labrador-Ungava population"". Status re-examined and confirmed in May.; La population boréale a été désignée ' menacée ' en mai 2000. Cette population nouvellement définie se compose d'une partie de la ' population de l'Ouest ' dont la désignation a été désactivée et de toute la ' population Labrador-Ungava ' dont la désignation a été désactivée. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93582
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Uploaded by
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Common name(s)
Woodland caribou (English), caribou des bois (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus caribou
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus caribou
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
Not at Risk; Non en péril
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
There are about 85000 adult caribou in Newfoundland, and they are less subject to predation than caribou elsewhere in Canada because of the absence of wolves. Only one of 27 herds is reported as decreasing and much of the habitat appears secure. The recent arrival of coyotes, however may increase predation pressure in the future.; Il y a environ 85 000 caribous adultes à Terre-Neuve, et ils sont moins sujets à la prédation que les caribous ailleurs au Canada en raison de l'absence de loups. On ne signale la diminuation que d'un des 27 troupeaux, et une grande partie de l'habitat semble protégée. Toutefois, l'arrivée récente des coyotes pourrait accroà®tre la pression exercée par la prédation dans l'avenir.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
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
Newfoundland population was designated Not at Risk in April 1984. Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2000 and in May 2002.; La population de Terre-Neuve a été désignée ' non en péril ' en avril 1984. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2000 et en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93418
Taxon name
Hyperoodon ampullatus
(Forster, 1770)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Hyperoodon ampullatus
(Forster, 1770)
Common name(s)
Northern Bottlenose Whale (English), Baleine à bec commune (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
ziphiidae
Genus
Hyperoodon
Species
ampullatus
Species authority
(Forster, 1770)
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Scotian Shelf 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
Endangered; En voie de disparition
Abbreviated status
EN
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D1
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
This population totals about 130 individuals and appears to be currently stable. Oil and gas development in and around the prime habitat of this population poses the greatest threat and will likely reduce the quality of their habitat. However, there is little information as to how this species is, or is not, affected by oil and gas development activities.; Cette population compte environ 130 individus et semble stable à l'heure actuelle. Les exploitations pétrolières et gazières à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitat principal de cette population représentent les plus grandes menaces et réduiront probablement la qualité de l'habitat. Cependant, il existe peu de renseignements sur la façon dont l'espèce est touchée ou non par les activités de l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
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
The Northern Bottlenose Whale was given a single designation of Not at Risk in April 1993. Split into two populations in April 1996 to allow a separate designation of the Northern Bottlenose Whale (Scotian Shelf population). Scotian Shelf population desig.; La baleine à bec commune a été désignée comme étant non en péril en avril 1993. L'espèce a été divisée en deux populations en avril 1996 afin de permettre une désignation distincte pour la baleine à bec commune (population du plateau néo-écossais). La population du plateau néo-écossais a été désignée préoccupante en avril 1996. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en novembre 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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
93414
Taxon name
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
(Schreber, 1775)
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
(Schreber, 1775)
Common name(s)
Grey Fox (English), Renard gris (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
carnivora
Family
canidae
Genus
Urocyon
Species
cinereoargenteus
Species authority
(Schreber, 1775)
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
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
The grey fox range in Canada is limited to small pockets in southern Ontario. It is accidental in Manitoba. Its woodland habitat has been reduced through human development. Some are caught accidentally in traps set for other species.; L'aire de répartition du renard gris au Canada est limitée à des petits groupes dans le Sud de l'Ontario. Sa présence est fortuite au Manitoba. Son habitat de terrains boisés a été réduit par le développement anthropique. Certains renards sont pris accidentellement dans des pièges servant à capturer d'autres espèces.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2002
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 (2002)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Manitoba; Ontario
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 1979. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in May 2002.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1979. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' menacée ' en mai 2002.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2002. 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