COSEWIC summary of new assessments and reassessments by type of change, December 2025

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StatusNewReview of classification in a higher risk categoryReview of classification in a lower risk categoryReview of classification changedReview of classification no changeReview of classification reassignedReview of classification no longer at riskTotal
Extinct - - - - - - - 0
Extirpated - - - - - - - 0
Endangered 3 1 - - 1 - - 5
Threatened 0 1 - - 1 1 - 3
Special Concern 1 1 - - 2 - - 4
Not at Risk - - - - - - - 0
Data Deficient - - - 1 1 - - 2
Total 4 3 0 1 5 1 0 14

Changed - Wildlife species moved to the Data Deficient category from a risk category, or to a risk category from the Data Deficient category.
Reassigned - Reassignment to a different designatable unit.

 

 
(1) The assessment on Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) was deferred to incorporate additional information in the status report.
Meeting date: December 5, 2025

 

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The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) is an independent advisory panel to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada that meets twice a year to assess the status of wildlife species at risk of extinction. Members are wildlife biology experts from academia, government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector responsible for designating wildlife species in danger of disappearing from Canada.

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Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Gatineau QC K1A 0H3

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