Cranston

Ecosystem Overview

The Cranston ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 64% more documented species, Cranston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Very Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-64% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+157% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+1700% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-58% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-64% 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 Providence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-64% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+157% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+1700% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-58% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-64% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-64% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Very Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Rare1 obs.

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