Northwest Territories taiga
| Northwest Territories taiga | |
|---|---|
Mackenzie River near Inuvik | |
Map of the Northwest Territories Taiga (purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Nearctic |
| Biome | Boreal forests/taiga |
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| Bird species | 131 |
| Mammal species | 48 |
| Geography | |
| Area | 345,763 km2 (133,500 mi2) |
| Country | Canada |
| Territories | Northwest Territories and Yukon |
| Coordinates | 65°45′N 124°45′W / 65.75°N 124.75°W |
| Climate type | Subarctic (Dfc) |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Relatively Stable/Intact |
| Habitat loss | 0% |
| Protected | 4.25% |
The Northwest Territories taiga ecoregion (WWF:NA0614) is located in the Northwest Territories and Yukon provinces of Canada. It covers forest and tundra along the Mackenzie River Valley and the surrounding highlands in the southern portion of the valley.