Narragansett

Ecosystem Overview

The Narragansett ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 #6 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common10 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common9 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common7 obs.

Sphoeroides maculatus

Puffer

Very Common7 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common7 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common7 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common6 obs.

Vitis labrusca

Concord Grape

Common6 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common6 obs.

Centropristis striata

Black Sea Bass

Common6 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional5 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional5 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional5 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare4 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Blue Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Blue Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common10 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common9 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common7 obs.

Sphoeroides maculatus

Puffer

Very Common7 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Common7 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common7 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common6 obs.

Vitis labrusca

Concord Grape

Common6 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common6 obs.

Centropristis striata

Black Sea Bass

Common6 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional5 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional5 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional5 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare4 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare4 obs.

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