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

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Halifax Regional Municipality
There are 7 species at risk including: 3 birds, 1 reptile, 1 mammal, and 1 lichen. 

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Piping Plover (Charadrius melodius)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered
Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered
Harlequin Duck (Charadrius melodius)
Nationally - Special Concern
Provincially - Endangered
Ipswich Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis princes)
Nationally - Special Concern
Provincially - Endangered
Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Vulnerable
Moose (Mainland Population) (Alces alces americana)
Nationally - not listed
Provincially - Endangered
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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