Ontario's Biodiversity: Species at Risk

Deciduous Forest Species at Risk

The Deciduous Forest region in the extreme south of Ontario is dominated by broad-leaved tree species. Many species of plants and animals reach their northern limits in this region.

There are a total of 162 species officially designated as being at risk in this region.

5 species are extinct and gone forever.

11 species are extirpated and no longer exist in Ontario.

75 species are endangered and close to disappearing from Ontario.

37 species are threatened indicating risk of becoming endangered.

34 species are of special concern who's characteristics make them sensitive to human activities or natural events.

From the pie charts you can obtain a listing of the species in any of the risk categories, or you can click here to get the complete list of 162 species.