Portsmouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Portsmouth ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Newport County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newport nearby has 40% more documented species, Portsmouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 19 Newport County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 19 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-40% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-40% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-30% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-40% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Lawton Valley Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% 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

-3%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-40% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-40% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-30% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-40% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% vs. current

Lawton Valley Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2900% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 19 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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