COSEWIC summary of assessment results to date, May 2023

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Status Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fishes Arthropods Molluscs Vascular Plants Mosses Lichens Total
Extinct 5 3 0 0 13 0 1 0 1 0 23
Extirpated 1 2 5 1 2 4 2 3 1 0 21
Endangered 35 34 15 13 86 40 23 111 11 5 373
Threatened 15 26 13 5 60 13 7 45 4 9 197
Special Concern 31 29 17 9 64 23 13 55 5 9 255
Total 87 94 50 28 225 80 46 214 22 23 869

Summary of Data Deficient and Not at Risk wildlife species that have been examined by COSEWIC, according to taxonomic group

Taxonomic Group Not at Risk Data Deficient
Mammals 45 7
Birds 38 2
Reptiles 5 0
Amphibians 15 1
Fishes 66 33
Arthropods 2 3
Molluscs 3 5
Vascular Plants 23 6
Mosses 3 1
Lichens 2 3
Total 202 61

(1) There are now 846 wildlife species in COSEWIC risk categories which include Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern.
Meeting date: May 05, 2023

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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
351 St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3

Email: cosewic-cosepac@ec.gc.ca