East Providence
Ecosystem Overview
The East Providence ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in providence county, rhode island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 14% more documented species, East Providence offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Poanes viator
Broad-Winged Skipper
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Hippodamia variegata
Ladybird beetle
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Poanes massasoit
Mulberrywing
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Sympetrum internum
Cherry-faced Meadowhawk
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Providence County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Providence. 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 East Providencewithin Providence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.