Species List

The Act establishes Schedule 1, as the official list of wildlife species at risk. It classifies those species as being either extirpated, endangered, threatened, or a special concern. Once listed, the measures to protect and recover a listed wildlife species are implemented. More on the listing process>

• View Schedule 1

Species that were designated at risk by COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) prior to October 1999 must be reassessed using revised criteria before they can be considered for addition to Schedule 1 of SARA. After they have been assessed, the Governor in Council may on the recommendation of the Minister, decide on whether or not they should be added to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk.

• View Schedule 2
• View Schedule 3
• Classification criteria only

COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including Nov 2004) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including Nov 2003) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including Nov 2002) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including Nov 2001) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including May 2005) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including May 2004) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including May 2003) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including May 2002) COSEWIC List of wildlife species assessed (including May 2001)

Please note that species included in the Public Registry, reflect those published in the Act on the date of proclamation. This includes those species from Schedules 1, 2, and 3. Any newly assessed wildlife species will not be included until they have been added to the List by order in council. You may also use the search tool located at the top of this page, to search Species.