Scituate

Ecosystem Overview

The Scituate ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #4 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#4 of 29 locations

86th 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.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common5 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common5 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common5 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional4 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare4 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Rare4 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare4 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

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common5 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common5 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Common5 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional4 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare4 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Rare4 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare4 obs.

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