Assessment ID
96369
Taxon name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
Common name(s)
Beluga Whale (English), Béluga (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
monodontidae
Genus
Delphinapterus
Species
leucas
Species authority
Pallas, 1776
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Eastern High Arcti - Baffin Bay 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
The population overwinters in Baffin Bay and west Greenland and may consist of two distinct populations. It is heavily hunted in west Greenland. However, most of the population winters in Baffin Bay and the high Arctic where it is not hunted. Hunting pressure in Canadian waters is low in summer.; La population hiverne dans la baie de Baffin et à l'ouest du Groenland et pourrait être composée de deux populations distinctes. Elle est chassée intensivement dans l'ouest du Groenland. Cependant, la plupart des individus de la population hivernent dans la baie de Baffin et le Haut-Arctique, o๠ils ne sont pas chassés. Les pressions exercées par la chasse dans les eaux canadiennes sont faibles l'été.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Nunavut; Arctic 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 Special Concern in April 1992. Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1992. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96239
Taxon name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
Common name(s)
Beluga Whale (English), Béluga (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
monodontidae
Genus
Delphinapterus
Species
leucas
Species authority
Pallas, 1776
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Ungava Bay 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
All signs indicate that the population residing in Ungava Bay is very small and may be extirpated. However, it is difficult to definitively conclude that they have been extirpated because beluga from other populations may visit Ungava Bay. Hunting caused the population decline and continues in Ungava Bay, posing a threat to any remaining beluga.; Tous les signes indiquent que la population résidente de la baie d'Ungava est très faible et peut-être disparue du pays. Cependant, il est difficile de conclure sans aucun doute qu'elle a disparu du pays, car les bélugas d'autres populations peuvent se rendre à la baie d'Ungava. La chasse a causé le déclin de la population, et ce déclin se poursuit dans la baie d'Ungava, ce qui pose une menace pour tout béluga restant.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Quebec; 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 Endangered in April 1988. Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en avril 1988. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96188
Taxon name
Myotis thysanodes
Miller, 1897
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Myotis thysanodes
Miller, 1897
Common name(s)
Fringed Bat (English), Chauve-souris à queue frangée (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Myotis
Species
thysanodes
Species authority
Miller, 1897
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
This species is rarely reported in its Canadian range. There are, however, a few sites in the Okanagan Valley where they regularly can be captured during the summer. There is a lack of data about the extent of its Canadian range and the habitat that is important for foraging and roosting. We also do not know the population size or trends, nor any key demographic characteristics, such as population structure, reproduction or survival rates. It is not known if this species overwinters in Canada or migrates south for the winter; however, there are maternity colonies recorded in Canada.; Cette espèce est rarement observée dans son aire de répartition canadienne. Il existe cependant, quelques sites dans la vallée de l'Okanagan o๠l'espèce peut être régulièrement capturée en été. Il existe un manque de données sur l'étendue de son aire de répartition au Canada et sur l'habitat qui est important pour son alimentation et son repos. Nous ne connaissons pas non plus la taille ou les tendances de la population, ni les caractéristiques démographiques clés, telles que la structure de la population et les taux de reproduction ou de survie. Nous ne savons pas si cette espèce hiverne au Canada ou si elle migre vers le sud en hiver; cependant, des maternités coloniales ont été trouvées au Canada
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
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 1988. Species considered in May 2004 and placed in the Data Deficient category.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1988. Espèce étudiée en mai 2004 et classée dans la catégorie ' données insuffisantes '.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96186
Taxon name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
Common name(s)
Beluga Whale (English), Béluga (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
monodontidae
Genus
Delphinapterus
Species
leucas
Species authority
Pallas, 1776
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
St. Lawrence Estuary 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
The population was severely reduced by hunting, which continued until 1979. High contaminant loads may have also contributed to the population decline. Aerial surveys since 1973 suggest that the decline has ceased, but do not provide clear evidence of a significant increase in numbers. Levels of many contaminants remain high in beluga tissues. The whales and their habitat are threatened by contaminants, vessel traffic, and industrialization of the St. Lawrence watershed.; La population a été grandement réduite par la chasse, laquelle a eu lieu jusqu'en 1979. Des charges élevées de contaminants ont peut-être aussi contribué au déclin de la population. Les relevés aériens effectués depuis 1973 laissent croire que le déclin a cessé, mais ils ne fournissent pas de preuves claires d'une augmentation importante des effectifs. Les niveaux de nombreux contaminants demeurent élevés dans les chairs du béluga. Les baleines et leur habitat sont menacés par les contaminants, le trafic maritime et l'industrialisation du bassin hydrographique du fleuve Saint Laurent.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Quebec; 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 Endangered in April 1983. Status re-examined and confirmed in April 1997. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en avril 1983. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en avril 1997. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' menacée ' en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96107
Taxon name
Bison bison bison
Infrarank
Bison bison bison
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Bison bison bison
Common name(s)
Plains bison (English), bison des prairies (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Bison bison bison
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
bovidae
Genus
Bison
Species
bison bison
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
Threatened; Menacée
Qualifying criteria (if given)
D1+2
Criteria system used
Modified IUCN

(see Assessment details)

Assessment rationale/justification
There are currently about 700 mature bison of this subspecies in three free-ranging herds and about 250 semi-captive mature bison in Elk Island National Park. The largest free-ranging herd, in the Pink Mountain area of BC, is outside the historical range of this subspecies. The population in Prince Albert National Park is increasing by about 10% a year. The greatest problem facing these bison in Canada is the lack of habitat, due to conversion to agriculture and urbanization. Additional threats include domestic cattle disease and the risk of genetic pollution from escaped ranched bison, including some that may carry cattle genes. The total number of free-ranging and semi-captive mature bison of this subspecies is just under 1000, and there are fewer than 5 populations.; Il y a actuellement environ 700 bisons matures de cette sous-espèce dans trois hardes en liberté et environ 250 bisons adultes en semi captivité dans le parc national Elk Island. La plus grande harde en liberté, dans la région du mont Pink de la Colombie-Britannique, se trouve à l'extérieur de l'aire de répartition historique de cette sous espèce. La population dans le parc national Prince Albert augmente d'environ 10 p. 100 par an. Le plus grave problème de ces bisons au Canada est le manque d'habitat attribuable à la conversion des terres à des fins d'agriculture et d'urbanisation. Les menaces additionnelles comprennent les maladies des bovins d'élevage et le risque de pollution génétique des bisons d'élevage qui se sont échappés, y compris certains bisons qui peuvent être porteurs de gènes de bovin. Le nombre total de bisons matures de cette sous-espèce en liberté et en semi-captivité atteint un peu moins de 1 000 individus, et il y a moins de cinq populations.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
British Columbia; Alberta; Saskatchewan; Manitoba
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 Threatened in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' menacée ' en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96085
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus
Common name(s)
Barren-ground Caribou (English), Caribou de la toundra (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus groenlandicus
Species authority
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Dolphin and Union 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 of caribou is endemic to Canada. Once thought to be extinct, numbers have recovered to perhaps a quarter of the population historic size. They have not been censused since 1997 and are subject to a high rate of harvest, whose sustainability is questioned by some. They migrate between the mainland and Victoria Island and climate warming or increased shipping may make the ice crossing more dangerous. The population, however, increased substantially over the last three generations and was estimated at about 28000 in 1997.; Cette population de caribou est endémique au Canada. Le nombre d'individus de l'espèce, auparavant considérée comme disparue, s'est rétabli à environ le quart de la population historique. Cette population n'a pas été recensée depuis 1997, elle fait l'objet d'un taux élevé de prises dont la durabilité est remise en question par certains. L'espèce migre entre le continent et l'à®le Victoria, et le réchauffement climatique ou le trafic maritime accru peut rendre la traversée sur les glaces plus dangereuse. Cependant, cette population a considérablement augmenté au cours des trois dernières générations et, en 1997, elle a été estimée à environ 28 000 individus.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Northwest Territories; Nunavut
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 original designation considered a single unit that included Peary Caribou, Rangifer tarandus pearyi, and what is now known as the Dolphin and Union population of the Barren-ground Caribou, Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. It was assigned a status of T; La désignation initiale considérée comme une seule unité comprenait le caribou de Peary, Rangifer tarandus pearyi, et le caribou de la toundra (population Dolphin-et-Union), Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. Cette unité a été désignée ' menacée ' en avril 1979. Division en 1991 pour permettre la désignation de trois populations distinctes : population de l'à®le Banks (en voie de disparition), population du Haut-Arctique (en voie de disparition) et population du Bas-Arctique (menacée). En mai 2004, les trois désignations de population ont été désactivées, et le caribou de Peary a été évalué séparément du caribou de la toundra (population Dolphin-et-Union), Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. La population Dolphin-et-Union est composée d'une partie de l'ancienne ' population du Bas-Arctique ' et elle a été désignée ' préoccupante ' en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96061
Taxon name
Rangifer tarandus pearyi
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus pearyi
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Rangifer tarandus pearyi
Common name(s)
Peary Caribou (English), Caribou de Peary (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Subspecies
Infrarank
Rangifer tarandus pearyi
Infratype
Subspecies (animalia)
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
artiodactyla
Family
cervidae
Genus
Rangifer
Species
tarandus pearyi
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 caribou is a Canadian endemic subspecies. Numbers have declined by about 72% over the last three generations, mostly because of catastrophic die-off likely related to severe icing episodes. The ice covers the vegetation and caribou starve. Voluntary restrictions on hunting by local people are in place, but have not stopped population declines. Because of the continuing decline and expected changes in long-term weather patterns, this subspecies is at imminent risk of extinction.; C'est une sous-espèce endémique au Canada. Les effectifs ont connu un déclin d'environ 72 p. 100 au cours des trois dernières générations, principalement à cause de la mortalité catastrophique attribuable aux graves périodes de verglas. La glace couvre la végétation et les caribous meurent de faim. Des restrictions volontaires à la chasse par les résidants locaux sont en vigueur, mais elles n'ont pas mis fin aux déclins des populations. En raison de son déclin continu et des changements prévus des conditions atmosphériques à long terme, cette sous-espèce risque de disparaà®tre de la planète de façon imminente.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Not assigned
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Northwest Territories; Nunavut
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 original designation considered a single unit that included Peary Caribou, Rangifer tarandus pearyi, and what is now known as the Dolphin and Union population of the Barren-ground Caribou, Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. It was assigned a status of T; La désignation initiale considérée comme une seule unité comprenait le caribou de Peary, Rangifer tarandus pearyi, et le caribou de la toundra (population Dolphin et Union), Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. Cette unité a été désignée ' menacée ' en avril 1979. Division en 1991 pour permettre la désignation de trois populations distinctes : population de l'à®le Banks (en voie de disparition), population du haut Arctique (en voie de disparition) et population du bas Arctique (menacée). En mai 2004, les trois désignations de population ont été désactivées, et le caribou de Peary a été évalué séparément du caribou de la toundra (population Dolphin et Union), Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus. La sous-espèce pearyi est composée d'une partie de l'ancienne ' population du bas Arctique ' et de toutes les anciennes populations du ' haut Arctique ' et ' de l'à®le Banks ', et elle a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96029
Taxon name
Eubalaena japonica
Lacépède, 1818
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Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Eubalaena japonica
Lacépède, 1818
Common name(s)
North Pacific Right Whale (English), Baleine noire du Pacifique Nord (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
balaenidae
Genus
Eubalaena
Species
japonica
Species authority
Lacépède, 1818
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
Although there have not been sightings of this species in the last 50 years in Canadian waters, there have been sightings both south and north of British Columbia waters. Therefore it is not appropriate to classify the species as extirpated. The total population in the eastern North Pacific likely numbers a few tens of animals.; Bien que cette espèce n'ait pas été observée au cours des 50 dernières années dans les eaux canadiennes, elle a été observée au sud et au nord des eaux de la Colombie-Britannique. Il n'est donc pas approprié de désigner cette espèce come étant disparue. Le total des individus de la population de l'est du Pacifique Nord s'établirait à quelques dizaines de baleines.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
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 Right Whale was considered a single species and designated Endangered in 1980. Status re-examined and confirmed in April 1985 and in April 1990. Split into two species in May 2003. North Pacific Right Whale was not re-evaluated in May 2003.; it retaine.; La baleine noire a été considérée comme une espèce distincte et a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en 1980. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en avril 1985 et en avril 1990. Division en deux espèces en mai 2003. La baleine noire du Pacifique Nord n'a pas été réévaluée en mai 2003, mais a conservé le statut initial ' en voie de disparition ' de la baleine noire. Réexamen et confirmation du statut ' en voie de disparition ' en novembre 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
96028
Taxon name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Delphinapterus leucas
Pallas, 1776
Common name(s)
Beluga Whale (English), Béluga (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Population
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
cetacea
Family
monodontidae
Genus
Delphinapterus
Species
leucas
Species authority
Pallas, 1776
Taxonomic notes and synonyms listed
Eastern Hudson Bay 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
The population was reduced by at least 50% and continues to decline. Overhunting continues throughout its summer and migratory range. Mathematical models predict that it will likely disappear under present hunting levels in less than 10 to 15 years. Concerns have been expressed about habitat degradation of estuaries by hydroelectric projects, and by small vessel traffic disturbance.; La population a été réduite d'au moins 50 p. 100 et le déclin continue. La chasse excessive se poursuit dans toute son aire de répartition estivale et migratoire. Selon des modèles mathématiques, si les prises restent à leur niveau actuel, la population disparaà®tra vraisemblablement dans moins de 10 à 15 ans. Des préoccupations ont été exprimées au sujet de la dégradation de l'habitat des estuaires provoquée par les installations hydroélectriques et les perturbations dues au trafic des petites embarcations.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
Further information
Endemism (according to assessment)
Endemic to region
Yes
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Nunavut; Quebec; 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 Threatened in April 1988. Status re-examined and designated Endangered in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' menacée ' en avril 1988. Réexamen du statut : l'espèce a été désignée ' en voie de disparition ' en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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
95914
Taxon name
Euderma maculatum
J. A. Allen, 1891
Uploaded by
National Red List Database
Taxonomic information
Scientific name
Euderma maculatum
J. A. Allen, 1891
Common name(s)
Spotted Bat (English), Oreillard maculé (Français)
Assessed taxon level
Species
Higher level taxonomic groupings
Vertebrates
Mammals
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
chordata
Class
mammalia
Order
chiroptera
Family
vespertilionidae
Genus
Euderma
Species
maculatum
Species authority
J. A. Allen, 1891
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
In Canada, this species occurs in the intermontane grasslands and ponderosa pine woodlands of southern British Columbia. It is a distinctively coloured bat that is unmistakable to identify. Unlike any other Canadian species of bat, its echolocation calls are within the range of human hearing. It roosts in crevices in large cliff faces. It is considered the easiest to count and best censused species of bat in Canada. Population estimates, based on relatively good census effort, suggests that there are fewer than 1000 adults. At this time, numbers appear to be stable, and there are relatively few threats to populations or habitats. Perhaps the biggest threat to this species is its small population size. Use of pesticides on its insect prey, loss of foraging habitat, and disturbance at roosting sites by rock climbers are potential threats. Rescue may be possible from neighbouring populations in the United States, however, movements of individuals between Canadian and US populations are not documented.; Au Canada, cette espèce se trouve dans les terres herbeuses et les terrains boisés de pins ponderosa du sud de la Colombie-Britannique. Il s'agit d'une chauve-souris de couleur distincte, ce qui permet de l'identifier sans aucun doute. Contrairement à toute autre espèce de chauve-souris au Canada, les cris d'écolocation de cette espèce peuvent être entendus par l'être humain. Cette espèce se repose dans les crevasses de grandes falaises. Cette espèce est considérée comme l'espèce de chauve-souris la plus recensée et la plus facile à dénombrer au Canada. Les estimations de populations, fondées sur des recensements relativement fiables, suggèrent qu'il existe moins de 1000 adultes. à‚¬ l'heure actuelle, les nombres semblent stables, et relativement peu de menaces pèsent sur les populations ou les habitats. La plus grave menace pour cette espèce est possiblement la petite taille de sa population. L'utilisation de pesticides sur des insectes qui sont ses proies, la perte de son habitat d'alimentation et la perturbation dans ses sites de repos par des alpinistes sont des menaces possibles. Une immigration de populations avoisinantes aux États-Unis est possible; cependant, le déplacement des individus entre les populations canadiennes et américaines n'a pas été documenté.
Assessment details
Year assessed
2004
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 (2004)
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 1988. Status re-examined and confirmed in May 2004.; Espèce désignée ' préoccupante ' en avril 1988. Réexamen et confirmation du statut en mai 2004.
Publication
COSEWIC. 2004. 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