Pawtucket

Ecosystem Overview

The Pawtucket ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 86% more documented species, Pawtucket offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 29 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-86% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

-61% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+600% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-84% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% 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

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-86% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

-61% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+600% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-84% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 29 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Occasional1 obs.

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