North Kingstown

Ecosystem Overview

The North Kingstown 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 #7 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common18 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

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

Charlestown

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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

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

Charlestown

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

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common18 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

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