Conanicut Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Conanicut Island ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in newport county, rhode island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newport nearby has 18% more documented species, Conanicut Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 19 newport county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Diadumene leucolena
white anemone
Setophaga tigrina
Cape May Warbler
Vanellus vanellus
lapwing, northern lapwing
Palaemon elegans
Rockpool shrimp
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Vireo olivaceus
Red-eyed Vireo
Costoanachis translirata
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Bibio lanigerus
Tramea carolina
Carolina Saddlebags
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Cryptosula pallasiana
red crust
Membranipora membranacea
Marine bryozoan
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Newport County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Conanicut Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Conanicut Islandwithin Newport County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.