Stinkpot (Sternotherus odoratus) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – May 2002

Common name : Stinkpot

Scientific name : Sternotherus odoratus

Status : Threatened

Reason for designation : This species has disappeared over most of the southern half of its range and is vulnerable to shoreline development and increased mortality from outboard motors. The specific causes of this species’ decline are unclear, but the species does not appear to do well in conjunction with increased anthropogenic activity.

Occurrence : Ontario and Quebec

Status history : Designated Threatened in May 2002. Assessment based on a new status report.