Exeter

Ecosystem Overview

The Exeter ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #8 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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

#8 of 14 locations

43th 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.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 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

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

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

North Kingstown

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

#8 of 14 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Boyeria vinosa

Fawn Darner

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Rare2 obs.

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