Providence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Providence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 29 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common20 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common17 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common15 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common14 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common14 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional13 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional13 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional12 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional12 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare12 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Providence County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

+16% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Providence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Providence County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

+16% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 29 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common22 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common20 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common20 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common17 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common15 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common15 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common14 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common14 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional13 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional13 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional12 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional12 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare12 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare12 obs.

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