Foster

Ecosystem Overview

The Foster ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #3 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#3 of 29 locations

90th 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.

Calostoma cinnabarinum

Very Common5 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common5 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common3 obs.

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Diatrype virescens

Rare2 obs.

Phlebia radiata

Wrinkled Crust

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

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

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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

#3 of 29 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calostoma cinnabarinum

Very Common5 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common5 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common3 obs.

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Diatrype virescens

Rare2 obs.

Phlebia radiata

Wrinkled Crust

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

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