Spring salamander (Gyrinophilus porphyriticus) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1
Assessment Summary
Assessment Summary – May 2002
Common name : Spring salamander
Scientific name : Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
Status : Special Concern
Reason for designation : This species has a limited, fragmented range and specialized habitat requirements. It is susceptible to habitat degradation leading to population loss. Because of low dispersal rates, as well as late sexual maturity, populations that are lost have little chance of recovery.
Occurrence : Ontario and Quebec
Status history : Designated Special Concern in April 1999. Status re-examined and confirmed Special Concern in May 2002. Last assessment based on an existing status report.
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