Scituate
Ecosystem Overview
The Scituate ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in providence 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 #4 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Lysimachia borealis
Maystar
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Grifola frondosa
Hen Of The Woods
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Ajuga reptans
bugle
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
Amanita flavoconia
Yellow Patches
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Providence County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Scituate. 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 Scituatewithin Providence County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.