Nova Scotia's Species at Risk: Municipal & Community Stewardship

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There are 6 species at risk including: 2 birds, 1 reptile, 1 mammal, 1 fish, and 1 lichen. 

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Piping Plover (Charadrius melodius)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus anatum)
National Status - Threatened
Provincial Status - Threatened
Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Vulnerable
Moose (Mainland Population) (Alces alces americana)
Nationally - not listed
Provincially - Endangered
Atlantic Salmon (Inner Bay of Fundy Population) (Salmo salar
National Status - Endangered
Provincial Status - not listed
Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pendiculata)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered
Visit the Species Status Page for an explanation of national & provincial status.

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