Smithfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Smithfield ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Providence County, Rhode Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 47% more documented species, Smithfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 Providence County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Very Common2 obs.

Lachnum virgineum

Snowy Disco

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Common1 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Common1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common1 obs.

Xenasmatella vaga

Occasional1 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Galiella rufa

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodermium pinastri

Pine Needle Split

Occasional1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+279% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+47% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2550% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-38% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Providence

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pawtucket

Importance: 0.46

14 species

+279% vs. current

Cranston

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+47% vs. current

Woonsocket

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2550% vs. current

East Providence

Importance: 0.40

86 species

-38% vs. current

Cumberland

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% vs. current

Providence County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% vs. current

Johnston

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-47% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 29 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Providence

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Very Common2 obs.

Lachnum virgineum

Snowy Disco

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Common1 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Common1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common1 obs.

Xenasmatella vaga

Occasional1 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Occasional1 obs.

Galiella rufa

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodermium pinastri

Pine Needle Split

Occasional1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Rare1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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