West Greenwich

Ecosystem Overview

The West Greenwich ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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, West Greenwich hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#2 of 8 locations

75th 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.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Occasional3 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 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

Kent County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Coventry

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

Kent County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Coventry

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

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Warwick

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Occasional3 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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