Hopkinton

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopkinton ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Narragansett nearby has 50% more documented species, Hopkinton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 14 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common2 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus aspersus

Brook Snaketail

Common1 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus mainensis

Maine Snaketail

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-50% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+456% 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

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Narragansett

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-50% vs. current

Washington County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-50% vs. current

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-50% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+456% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 14 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common2 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus aspersus

Brook Snaketail

Common1 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus mainensis

Maine Snaketail

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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