New Shoreham

Ecosystem Overview

The New Shoreham ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #3 for species diversity among 14 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#3 of 14 locations

79th 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.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common6 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common3 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Andrena hirticincta

Hairy-Banded Mining Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

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

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% 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

+12%

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

Westerly

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

North Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

South Kingstown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Asa Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% 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

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Narragansett

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common6 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common3 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional3 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

Andrena hirticincta

Hairy-Banded Mining Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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