Burrillville
Ecosystem Overview
The Burrillville ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in providence county, rhode island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 23% more documented species, Burrillville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Amanita flavoconia
Yellow Patches
Castanea dentata
Toothed Chestnut
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Piranga olivacea
Scarlet Tanager
Dibaeis baeomyces
Pink Earth Lichen
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Entoloma strictius
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Cortinarius iodes
Viscid Violet Cort
Ganoderma tsugae
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Asterophora lycoperdoides
Powdery Piggyback
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Gomphaeschna furcillata
Harlequin Darner
Leucorrhinia intacta
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Celithemis elisa
Calico Pennant
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Providence County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Burrillville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Burrillvillewithin Providence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.