Glocester

Ecosystem Overview

The Glocester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence 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 #1 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common3 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Common2 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Common2 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Common2 obs.

Chlorosplenium chlora

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Tetracis cachexiata

White Slant-Line Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Scleroderma citrinum

Common Earthball

Occasional2 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Rare2 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Rare2 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

+16% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 Providence County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+614% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+178% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

+16% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common3 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Common2 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Common2 obs.

Coltricia cinnamomea

Shiny Cinnamon Polypore

Common2 obs.

Chlorosplenium chlora

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Tetracis cachexiata

White Slant-Line Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Scleroderma citrinum

Common Earthball

Occasional2 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Rare2 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Rare2 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare2 obs.

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