Kent County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kent County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent 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. Compared to nearby Warwick, Kent County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Warwick

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Very Common7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common6 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare5 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Warwick

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

East Greenwich

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

West Warwick

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coventry

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

West Greenwich

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweet Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Greenwich Cove

Importance: 0.33

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 Kent County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Rhode Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Warwick

Importance: 0.43

76 species

+32% vs. current

East Greenwich

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

West Warwick

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coventry

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

West Greenwich

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweet Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Greenwich Cove

Importance: 0.33

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Warwick

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Very Common7 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common6 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare5 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare5 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare5 obs.

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