Green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 10

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Assessment summary

Assessment Summary – November 2004

Common name:
Green sturgeon

Scientific name:
Acipenser medirostris

Status:
Special concern

Reason for designation:
The number of individuals in Canadian waters is unknown, but is undoubtedly not large. This species is globally at risk and is of concern in Canada because of exploitation and habitat loss due to damming of rivers.

Occurrence:
British Columbia

Status history:
Designated Special Concern in April 1987. Stats re-examined and confirmed in November 2004. Last assessment based on an update status report.

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