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

Species at Risk in Nova Scotia

Golden-crest (Lophiola aurea)

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STATUS

National

Threatened

Provincial

Threatened

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Quick Facts:
  • Atlantic Coastal Plain plant
     
  • In Canada, only located in NS
     
  • In NS, located in only 6 wetlands
     
  • Threats include: alteration of wetland and shoreline habitat through land use change, water level manipulation and eutrophication (nutrient enrichment)

Status Overview:
An Atlantic Coastal Plain species of plant found in a six wetlands in southwestern Nova Scotia. These are the only locations for this plant in Canada. Historically, two populations were lost and the extant populations are all under some threat. Threats include alteration of wetland and shoreline habitat through land use change, water level manipulation and eutrophication (nutrient enrichment).

Geographic Distribution:
The map shows the municipalities where this species can be found.  For more specific location information please contact us.


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