Newport

Ecosystem Overview

The Newport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Newport 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 #2 for species diversity among 19 Newport County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common5 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Common4 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

wild radish

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional4 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Rare3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+16% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lawton Valley Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Newport County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+16% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lawton Valley Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common10 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common5 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Common4 obs.

Raphanus raphanistrum

wild radish

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional4 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Rare3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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