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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Cicindela hirticollis
Hairy-Necked Tiger Beetle
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Zostera marina
eelgrass
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Euphorbia polygonifolia
Seaside Spurge
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Chondrus crispus
Irish Moss, Carragheen
Phoenicopterus ruber
American flamingo
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Urosalpinx cinerea
American Sting Winkle
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Palaemon elegans
Rockpool shrimp
Latrodectus variolus
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Newport County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Little Compton. 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 Little Comptonwithin Newport County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.