Conanicut Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Conanicut Island ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Newport County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newport nearby has 18% more documented species, Conanicut Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 19 Newport County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 19 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Diadumene leucolena

white anemone

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Vanellus vanellus

lapwing, northern lapwing

Common2 obs.

Palaemon elegans

Rockpool shrimp

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Costoanachis translirata

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Bibio lanigerus

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cryptosula pallasiana

red crust

Rare1 obs.

Membranipora membranacea

Marine bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-18% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-18% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-5% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-18% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+37% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2633% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4000% 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

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-18% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-18% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-5% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-18% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+37% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2633% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4000% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 19 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Diadumene leucolena

white anemone

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Vanellus vanellus

lapwing, northern lapwing

Common2 obs.

Palaemon elegans

Rockpool shrimp

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Costoanachis translirata

Occasional2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Bibio lanigerus

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cryptosula pallasiana

red crust

Rare1 obs.

Membranipora membranacea

Marine bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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