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COSEWIC wildlife species assessments by taxonomic group, May 2019

Table displays the number of wildlife species assessed at the most recent meeting. Results are sorted by risk status and taxonomic group.

Assessment results by taxonomic group, May 2019
Status Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fishes Arthropods Molluscs Vascular plants Mosses Lichens Total
Extinct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Extirpated 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
Endangered 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 3 0 9
Threatened 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3
Special concern 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4
Not at risk 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Data deficient 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 5 1 0 0 3 2 0 4 3 2 20

Meeting date: May 3, 2019

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