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This map layer provides range maps for the North American Species of Common Conservation Concern, a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna. These terrestrial and marine species require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.
The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.
Marine species of common conservation concern were selected in 1999 by an experts’ working group convened by the CEC. Initially, consultants to the CEC compiled lists of bird and mammal species taken from national endangered species lists in all three countries. The intent was to identify species that would benefit most from collaborative action among two or all three countries. Given the respective mandates of the participating wildlife agencies in the three countries, only birds and mammals were included in the initial lists. A workshop with experts from the three countries was then convened to identify both mandatory and recommended criteria for selection of species of common conservation concern. The criteria were as follows:
Mandatory criteria:
Species must be transboundary or migratory and thus exist in at least two of the participating countries. Transboundary species for consideration included both shared populations, as well as populations of species that extend their range across international boundaries but are not a shared population.
Selected species for this pilot project must be either a bird or mammal. Birds listed under existing bilateral treaties are of particular interest.
Recommended criteria:
Priority will be given to bird and mammal species that are endangered or threatened in one or more countries, extirpated from at least one country, or are species of special conservation concern. The latter category includes species that are designated as Rare or require Special Protection in Mexico, candidate species for listing in the United States, and species designated as Vulnerable by COSEWIC in Canada. Species of conservation concern for this project also includes those species that are of ecological or other significance, including keystone, umbrella, flagship, indicator, and endemic species; species of taxonomic rarity; and instances where a high percentage of the global population occurs in North America.
Priority will also be given to selecting species that are likely to successfully demonstrate the importance of trilateral or bilateral cooperation and increase awareness of biodiversity issues across North America.
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].
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| West | -180 | East | -50 |
| North | 85 | South | 14 |
| Maximum (zoomed in) | 1:5,000 |
| Minimum (zoomed out) | 1:150,000,000 |
This map layer provides range maps for the North American Species of Common Conservation Concern, a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna. These terrestrial and marine species require regional cooperation for their effective conservation. Based on maps provided by NatureServe, the ranges of two of these species are shown above: the Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) and the Pink-footed shearwater (Puffinus creatopus). Range maps for 33 other species are also available in this map layer. Each range map contains background information with links to North American Conservation Action Plans and other resources, as available.
Esta capa cartográfica presenta mapas de distribución de las especies amenazadas de preocupación común de América del Norte, un importante grupo de especies migratorias, transfronterizas y endémicas seleccionadas de entre la enorme riqueza de vida silvestre de la región. Se trata de especies terrestres y marinas para cuya conservación eficaz se requiere la cooperación regional. Con base en mapas aportados por NatureServe, arriba se muestran los rangos de distribución de dos de estas especies: la aguililla real (Buteo regalis) y la pardela pata rosada (Puffinus creatopus). Los mapas de distribución de otras 33 especies se han incluido también en esta capa cartográfica. Cada mapa de distribución contiene información de antecedentes y enlaces a los planes de acción de América del Norte para la Conservación y otras fuentes, según su disponibilidad.
Cette couche cartographique fournit des cartes de répartition et des renseignements de base sur les espèces qui suscitent des préoccupations communes en matière de conservation en Amérique du Nord, soit un groupe d’importantes espèces endémiques, migratrices et transfrontalières sélectionnées parmi les plus grandes richesses fauniques et floristiques qu’abrite le continent. Ces espèces terrestres et marines requièrent une coopération au niveau régional pour assurer leur conservation efficace. À l’aide de cartes fournies par NatureServe, les aires de répartition de deux de ces espèces sont indiquées ci-dessus : la Buse rouilleuse (Buteo regalis) et le Puffin à pieds roses (Puffinus creatopus). Cette couche cartographique comprend également les cartes de répartition de 33 autres espèces. Chaque carte de répartition contient des renseignements de base avec des liens hypertextes menant vers les plans d’action nord-américains de conservation ainsi que d’autres ressources, le cas échéant.
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), which came into force at the same time as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The CEC was established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, and to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law. As of 2020, the CEC operates in accordance with the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force at the same time as the CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA trade agreement. This data set is available in several formats, including Shapefile, Map package, and a PDF Map, along with other files appropriate to particular format, such as .lyrx and .qlr files.
Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].
This dataset includes the distribution of marine species of common conservation concern across all of North America.
This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.
This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.
The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation. Marine species of common conservation concern were identified in 2002 by an advisory group convened by the CEC. As for the terrestrial species, both mandatory and recommended criteria for species selection were identified, as follows: Mandatory criteria: Species must be transboundary or migratory. Species must be at high risk of extinction, given their current status or trends, their inherent natural vulnerability and their susceptibility to anthropogenic threats. Recommended criteria: Species which are deemed ecologically significant, e.g., umbrella, keystone, or indicator taxa. Species which are officially listed as being of conservation concern by one of the three North American countries, by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), or by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Species whose recovery or management is feasible, including re-establishment potential, as well as the opportunity to strengthen management and learn from successes. Species which have a high potential for public engagement (i.e., flagship species).
The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation. Marine species of common conservation concern were identified in 2002 by an advisory group convened by the CEC. As for the terrestrial species, both mandatory and recommended criteria for species selection were identified, as follows: Mandatory criteria: Species must be transboundary or migratory. Species must be at high risk of extinction, given their current status or trends, their inherent natural vulnerability and their susceptibility to anthropogenic threats. Recommended criteria: Species which are deemed ecologically significant, e.g., umbrella, keystone, or indicator taxa. Species which are officially listed as being of conservation concern by one of the three North American countries, by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), or by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Species whose recovery or management is feasible, including re-establishment potential, as well as the opportunity to strengthen management and learn from successes. Species which have a high potential for public engagement (i.e., flagship species). The trinational advisory group agreed upon a list of marine species of common conservation concern: leatherback turtle, hawksbill turtle, Kemp’s ridley turtle, East Pacific green turtle, loggerhead turtle, North Atlantic right whale, North Pacific right whale, gray whale, humpback whale, killer whale, blue whale, Guadalupe fur seal, sea otter, vaquita, pink-footed shearwater, short-tailed albatross, and Xantus’s murrelet.
A group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna.
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Internal feature number.
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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Feature geometry.
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Coordinates defining the features.
Names of the marine species in English.
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Scientific names of the marine species in English.
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Common names of the marine species in English.
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Latin names of the marine species.
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Source of data.
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The family to which the species belongs.
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Reference
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