Little Compton

Ecosystem Overview

The Little Compton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Newport 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 #5 for species diversity among 19 Newport County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Zostera marina

eelgrass

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Chondrus crispus

Irish Moss, Carragheen

Occasional3 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Occasional3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Palaemon elegans

Rockpool shrimp

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+16% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Newport County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+16% vs. current

Newport County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Aquidneck Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Gardiner Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Saint Marys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela hirticollis

Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Zostera marina

eelgrass

Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Chondrus crispus

Irish Moss, Carragheen

Occasional3 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Occasional3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Palaemon elegans

Rockpool shrimp

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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