# North American Environmental Atlas - Terrestrial Species of Common Conservation Concern, 2008

TypeShapefile

TagsNorth America, América del Norte, Amérique du Nord, Terrestrial Species, Especies terrestres, Espèces terrestres, Conservation, Conservación, Common Concern, Preocupación común, Préoccupations communes, Canada, Canadá, United States, Estados Unidos, États-Unis, Mexico, México, Mexique, CEC, CCA, CCE

### Summary

    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.

### Description

    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.Terrestrial 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.----------------- In addition, workshop participants initially agreed to identify a maximum of thirty potential species for cooperation. Each country submitted ten species to the CEC that they believed would benefit from collaboration. Later in 1999, CEC professionals and consultants and the SCCC Project Chair, Dr. David Brackett, agreed on a selected number of species from the lists submitted by the three countries. Priority was given to species recommended by more than one country and to species occurring in all three countries. In addition, taxonomic, ecological, and geographic balance was sought in selecting the species. The terrestrial bird and mammal species selected were: burrowing owl, California condor, ferruginous hawk, golden-cheeked warbler, loggerhead shrike, mountain plover, northern and Mexican spotted owls, peregrine falcon, piping plover, whooping crane, black bear, black-tailed prairie dog, gray wolf, Sonoran pronghorn, lesser long-nosed bat, and Mexican long-nosed bat. These species were subsequently agreed upon by the Experts Working Group to be those of common conservation concern.Further information on the terrestrial-species selection process, species profiles, and areas of collaboration is available at https://www.cec.org/publications/species-of-common-conservation-concern-in-north-america/Files Download

### Credits

    Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Terrestrial Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

### Use limitations

    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.

### Extent

West | -180 | East | -50
North | 85 | South | 14

### Scale Range

Maximum (zoomed in) | 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) | 1:150,000,000

### Topics and Keywords ▼►

Themes or categories of the resourceBiota, Environment
Content type ⇔Downloadable Data
  Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource DescriptionNo
Theme keywordsNorth American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Species of Common Conservation Concern (SCCC), North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Transboundary species, North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Migratory species, North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Endemic species, North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Regional biodiversity, North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > CITES, North American Environmental Atlas > Terrestrial Ecosystems > IUCN
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2008-03-24 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Place keywordsMid-latitude, Western Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere, North America, Canada, Mexico, United States
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2008-03-24 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Temporal keywords2008

### Citation ▼►

TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Terrestrial Species of Common Conservation Concern, 2008
Publication date2008-03-24 00:00:00
Edition1.0
Presentation formats ⇔digital map
FGDC geospatial presentation formatvector digital data
Resource identifier
  ValueNAatlas_1.07

### Citation Contacts ▼►

Responsible party - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Responsible party - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Locales ▼►

LocaleEnglish (UNITED STATES)
  TitleTerrestrial Species of Common Conservation Concern
  Abstract (Description)

        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.

LocaleSpanish; Castilian (MEXICO)
  TitleEspecies terrestres amenazadas de preocupación común
  Abstract (Description)

        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.

LocaleFrench (CANADA)
  TitleEspèces terrestres suscitant des préoccupations communes en matière de conservation
  Abstract (Description)

        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.

### Resource Details ▼►

Dataset languages ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Dataset character setutf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Statuscompleted
Spatial representation type ⇔vector
Spatial resolution
  Dataset's scale
    Scale denominator10000000
  Ground sample distance
    Precision of spatial datam (meter)
Supplemental information

      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.

Processing environment ⇔Windows 11 Pro; Version 24H2; OS build 26100.3775; Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.66.0 -- ArcGIS Pro 3.4.3
Credits

      Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Terrestrial Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

ArcGIS item properties
  Name ⇔Terrestrial_SCCC
  Size ⇔10.294
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    Access protocol ⇔Local Area Network

### Extents ▼►

Extent
  Description

        This dataset includes the distribution of terrestrial species of common conservation concern across all of North America.

  Geographic extent
    Bounding rectangle
      Extent type
      Extent used for searching
      West longitude-180
      East longitude-50
      North latitude85
      South latitude14
      Extent contains the resource ⇔Yes
Extent in the item's coordinate system
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  eastBL ⇔7373030.711936
  southBL ⇔-9540817.666112
  northBL ⇔4277030.501451
  exTypeCode ⇔Yes

### Resource Points of Contact ▼►

Point of contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Point of contact - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Maintenance ▼►

Resource maintenance
  Update frequencyas needed
  Maintenance contact - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        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.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        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.

### Spatial Reference ▼►

ArcGIS coordinate system
  Type ⇔Projected
  Geographic coordinate reference ⇔GCS_Sphere_ARC_INFO
  Projection ⇔Sphere_ARC_INFO_Lambert_Azimuthal_Equal_Area
  Coordinate reference details ⇔
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      XYTolerance0.001
      ZTolerance0.001
      MTolerance0.001
      HighPrecisiontrue
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Reference system identifier
  Value37008
  CodespaceWKID

### Spatial Data Properties ▼►

Vector ▼►
  Level of topology for this dataset ⇔geometry only
  Geometric objects
    Feature class nameTerrestrial_SCCC
    Object type ⇔composite
    Object count ⇔16
ArcGIS Feature Class Properties ▼►
  Feature class nameTerrestrial_SCCC
    Feature type ⇔Simple
    Geometry type ⇔Polygon
    Has topology ⇔FALSE
    Feature count ⇔16
    Spatial index ⇔TRUE
    Linear referencing ⇔FALSE

### Data Quality ▼►

Scope of quality information ▼►
  Resource leveldataset

### Lineage ▼►

Lineage statement

      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.

      Terrestrial 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.

Process step ▼►
  Description

        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.

        Terrestrial Species
        Terrestrial 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 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 demonstrate successfully the importance of trilateral or bilateral cooperation, and increase awareness of biodiversity issues across North America.

        -----------------
        In addition, workshop participants initially agreed to identify a maximum of thirty potential species for cooperation. Each country submitted ten species to the CEC that they believed would benefit from collaboration. Later in 1999, CEC professionals and consultants and the SCCC Project Chair, Dr. David Brackett, agreed on a selected number of species from the lists submitted by the three countries. Priority was given to species recommended by more than one country and to species occurring in all three countries. In addition, taxonomic, ecological, and geographic balance was sought in selecting the species. The terrestrial bird and mammal species selected were: burrowing owl, California condor, ferruginous hawk, golden-cheeked warbler, loggerhead shrike, mountain plover, northern and Mexican spotted owls, peregrine falcon, piping plover, whooping crane, black bear, black-tailed prairie dog, gray wolf, Sonoran pronghorn, lesser long-nosed bat, and Mexican long-nosed bat. These species were subsequently agreed upon by the Experts Working Group to be those of common conservation concern.

        Further information on the terrestrial-species selection process, species profiles, and areas of collaboration is available at https://www.cec.org/publications/species-of-common-conservation-concern-in-north-america/

### Distribution ▼►

Distributor ▼►
  Contact information - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
  Transfer options
    Transfer size ⇔0.000
    Online source
      Online location (URL) ⇔file://
      Connection protocol ⇔Local Area Network
      Description ⇔Downloadable Data
Distribution format
  Name ⇔Shapefile
  VersionESRI
  Amendment numberAlthough these data have been processed successfully on computer systems at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. No responsibility is assumed by these agencies in the use of this data.
Transfer options
  Transfer size10.4
  Units of distributionMB

### Fields ▼►

Details for object Terrestrial_SCCC ▼►
  Type ⇔Feature Class
  Row count ⇔16
  Definition

        A group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna.

  Definition source

        Commission for Environmental Cooperation

  Field FID ▼►
    Alias ⇔FID
    Data type ⇔OID
    Width ⇔4
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Internal feature number.

    Description source ⇔

          ESRI

    Range of values
      Minimum value0
      Maximum value15
    Description of values ⇔

          Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

  Field Shape ▼►
    Alias ⇔Shape
    Data type ⇔Geometry
    Width ⇔0
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Feature geometry.

    Description source ⇔

          ESRI

    Description of values ⇔

          Coordinates defining the features.

  Field ENGL_NAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔ENGL_NAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔50
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Names of the terrestrial species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAmerican black bear
      DescriptionAmerican black bear
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBlack-tailed prairie dog
      DescriptionBlack-tailed prairie dog
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBurrowing owl
      DescriptionBurrowing owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCalifornia condor
      DescriptionCalifornia condor
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFerruginous hawk
      DescriptionFerruginous hawk
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGolden-cheeked warbler
      DescriptionGolden-cheeked warbler
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGray wolf
      DescriptionGray wolf
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLoggerhead shrike
      DescriptionLoggerhead shrike
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMexican long-nosed bat
      DescriptionMexican long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMonarch butterfly
      DescriptionMonarch butterfly
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMountain plover
      DescriptionMountain plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePeregrine falcon
      DescriptionPeregrine falcon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePiping plover
      DescriptionPiping plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSonoran pronghorn
      DescriptionSonoran pronghorn
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSouthern long-nosed bat
      DescriptionSouthern long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSpotted owl
      DescriptionSpotted owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field SCI_NAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔SCI_NAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔50
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Scientific names of the terrestrial species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueUrsus americanus
      DescriptionScientific name of American black bear
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCynomys ludovicianus
      DescriptionScientific name of Black-tailed prairie dog
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAthene cunicularia
      DescriptionScientific name of Burrowing owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGymnogyps californianus
      DescriptionScientific name of California condor
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueButeo regalis
      DescriptionScientific name of Ferruginous hawk
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDendroica chrysoparia
      DescriptionScientific name of Golden-cheeked warbler
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCanis lupus
      DescriptionScientific name of Gray wolf
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLanius ludovicianus
      DescriptionScientific name of Loggerhead shrike
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeptonycteris nivalis
      DescriptionScientific name of Mexican long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDanaus plexippus
      DescriptionScientific name of Monarch butterfly
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadrius montanus
      DescriptionScientific name of Mountain plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFalco peregrinus
      DescriptionScientific name of Peregrine falcon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadrius melodus
      DescriptionScientific name of Piping plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAntilocapra americana
      DescriptionScientific name of Sonoran pronghorn
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeptonycteris curasoae
      DescriptionScientific name of Southern long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueStrix occidentalis
      DescriptionScientific name of Spotted owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field COMMONNAME ▼►
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    Width ⇔26
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Common names of the terrestrial species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBlack bear
      DescriptionCommon name of American black bear
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBlack-tailed prairie dog
      DescriptionCommon name of Black-tailed prairie dog
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBurrowing owl
      DescriptionCommon name of Burrowing owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCalifornia condor
      DescriptionCommon name of California condor
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFerruginous hawk
      DescriptionCommon name of Ferruginous hawk
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGolden-cheeked warbler
      DescriptionCommon name of Golden-cheeked warbler
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGray wolf
      DescriptionCommon name of Gray wolf
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLoggerhead shrike
      DescriptionCommon name of Loggerhead shrike
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMexican long-nosed bat
      DescriptionCommon name of Mexican long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMonarch butterfly
      DescriptionCommon name of Monarch butterfly
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMountain plover
      DescriptionCommon name of Mountain plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePeregrine falcon
      DescriptionCommon name of Peregrine falcon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePiping plover
      DescriptionCommon name of Piping plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSonoran pronghorn
      DescriptionCommon name of Sonoran pronghorn
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLesser long-nosed bat
      DescriptionCommon name of Southern long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSpotted owl
      DescriptionCommon name of Spotted owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field LATINNAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔LATINNAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width26
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Latin names of the terrestrial species.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
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      DescriptionLatin name of American black bear
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCynomys ludovicianus
      DescriptionLatin name of Black-tailed prairie dog
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAthene cunicularia
      DescriptionLatin name of Burrowing owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGymnogyps californianus
      DescriptionLatin name of California condor
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueButeo regalis
      DescriptionLatin name of Ferruginous hawk
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDendroica chrysoparia
      DescriptionLatin name of Golden-cheeked warbler
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCanis lupus
      DescriptionLatin name of Gray wolf
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLanius ludovicianus
      DescriptionLatin name of Loggerhead shrike
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeptonycteris nivalis
      DescriptionLatin name of Mexican long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDanaus plexippus
      DescriptionLatin name of Monarch butterfly
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadrius montanus
      DescriptionLatin name of Mountain plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFalco peregrinus
      DescriptionLatin name of Peregrine falcon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadrius melodus
      DescriptionLatin name of Piping plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAntilocapra americana
      DescriptionLatin name of Sonoran pronghorn
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeptonycteris curasoae
      DescriptionLatin name of Southern long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueStrix occidentalis
      DescriptionLatin name of Spotted owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field DATASOURCE ▼►
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    Width ⇔77
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Source of data.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueNational Geographic
      DescriptionNational Geographic
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNatureServe
      DescriptionNatureServe
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field FAMILY ▼►
    Alias ⇔FAMILY
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔14
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          The family to which the species belongs.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
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      DescriptionFamily name of American black bear
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSciuridae
      DescriptionFamily name of Black-tailed prairie dog
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueStrigidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Burrowing owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCathartidae
      DescriptionFamily name of California condor
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAccipitridae
      DescriptionFamily name of Ferruginous hawk
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueParulidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Golden-cheeked warbler
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCanidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Gray wolf
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLaniidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Loggerhead shrike
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhyllostomidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Mexican long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDanaidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Monarch butterfly
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadriidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Mountain plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFalconidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Peregrine falcon
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCharadriidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Piping plover
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAntilocapridae
      DescriptionFamily name of Sonoran pronghorn
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhyllostomidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Southern long-nosed bat
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueStrigidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Spotted owl
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
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    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔150
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Reference

    Description source

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    Description of values

          Reference

  Field SOURCEURL ▼►
    Alias ⇔SOURCEURL
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔46
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          URL of the source data

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    Description of values

          Web address for the source data.

### Metadata Details ▼►

Metadata language ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Metadata character set ⇔utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Metadata identifierNAatlas_1.07_metadata
Scope of the data described by the metadata ⇔dataset
Scope name ⇔dataset
Last update2008-03-24
ArcGIS metadata properties
  Metadata formatArcGIS 1.0
  Standard or profile used to edit metadataISO19115_3
  Created in ArcGIS for the item2009-12-16 14:58:17
  Last modified in ArcGIS for the item2025-08-28 15:26:59
  Automatic updates
    Have been performedYes
    Last update2025-07-30 11:32:52

### Metadata Contacts ▼►

Metadata contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Metadata contact - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Maintenance ▼►

Maintenance
  Update frequencyas needed
  Maintenance contact - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        None. Acknowledgement of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        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.