Atlantic Whitefish (Coregonus
canadensis)
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STATUS |
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National
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Endangered |
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Provincial
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Endangered |
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Quick Facts:
- Found only in
NS (no where else in the world)
- In NS, found only in the Petite
Rivière and historically in the Tusket River
- Little is known about this
species
- Past and Present threats to
this species include hydro-electric development, predation by
non-native fish (ex. chain pickerel, smallmouth bass),
acidification, and fishing
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Status Overview:
The Atlantic
whitefish is a species endemic to Nova Scotia, meaning that it breeds
nowhere else in the world. In Nova Scotia it is found only in the Tusket
and Petite Rivière watersheds and may have been extirpated from the Tusket
River system. Little is known about this species and no population
estimate for the species exists. Past and present threats to the species
include: hydro-electric development, predation by non-native fish species
(e.g. chain pickerel, smallmouth bass), acidification and fishing.
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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