Introduction
A species refers to a group of similar living things that are able to reproduce in their natural environment and produce fertile offspring (young that can reproduce). Scientists give each group of species a name to help them organize and compare living things. There are hundreds of different species of fish, wildlife and plants in Alberta. Some examples of Alberta species include Athabasca rainbow trout, woodland caribou and limber pine trees.
Alberta’s wild species can often face threats that impact their populations. Such threats may include:
- changes to habitat
- disease
- human-wildlife interactions
- flood and drought
These threats impact species and their ecosystems. When a species is at risk of disappearing from the province, we consider them a species at risk.
Ongoing monitoring and assessment of the status and health of wild species populations is a vital step in provincial fisheries and wildlife conservation efforts.
Program at a glance
Complete listing of species at risk in Alberta and their detailed status’. assessed by the Endangered Species Conservation Committee.
Search or download this listing of wild species and their status in Alberta.
More information
Contact
Connect with Alberta’s Species at Risk Program, Environment and Protected Areas Outreach Services:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free in Alberta: 310-3773
Toll free in Canada: 1-877-944-0313
International: 780-944-0313
Email: epa.outreach-services@gov.ab.ca