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Update on the status of the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in Québec

Summary

This scientific advice is an update on the knowledge and status of the American eel in Québec. Once considered one of the most common fish species in the province, its distribution range and abundance are showing the greatest decline ever observed. Despite recovery efforts over the past two decades, species recruitment is still declining and the stock shows no signs of recovery. There are multiple causes to this decline, many of them anthropogenic. The general decline in the species' range is such that some states, provinces and agencies have granted the American eel a conservation status to ensure its protection and others are in the process of doing so. The abundance of the eel stock in Québec is regarded as very concerning.

Sector(s): 

Wildlife

Categorie(s): 

Report

Theme(s): 

Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation

Author(s)

Comité scientifique sur l’anguille d’Amérique

Year of publication :

2019

Format :

PDF

ISBN

978-2-550-87206-1

Keywords :

status, American eel, Anguilla rostrata, eel, species, recovery, habitation, mortality, conservation

This publication exists in other language: État de situation de l'anguille d'Amérique (Anguilla rostrata) au Québec

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