Greenside darter (Etheostoma blennioides) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – November 2006

Common name: Greenside Darter

Scientific name: Etheostoma Blennioides

Status: Not at Risk

Reason for designation: Recent surveys have shown that the species is widespread and abundant in the Ausable, Sydenham and Thames rivers as well as Lake St. Clair. The total Canadian population has also increased through the recent colonization of the Bayfield River, Big Otter Creek, Detroit River and Grand River. Rescue of greenside darter populations in Canada is possible from Michigan populations.

Occurrence: Ontario

Status history: Designated Special Concern in April 1990. Status re-examined and designated Not at Risk in November 2006. Last assessment based on an update status report.

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