West Greenwich
Ecosystem Overview
The West Greenwich ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in kent 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. Compared to nearby Warwick, West Greenwich hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 kent county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Xylobolus frustulatus
Ceramic Parchment
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Euphagus carolinus
Rusty Blackbird
Castanea dentata
Toothed Chestnut
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Parkesia motacilla
Louisiana Waterthrush
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Libellula quadrimaculata
four spotted chaser
Libellula semifasciata
Painted Skimmer
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Nasiaeschna pentacantha
Cyrano Darner
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kent County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Greenwich. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Greenwichwithin Kent County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.