Hickory Knob State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Hickory Knob State Park ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in McCormick County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McCormick County nearby has 22% more documented species, Hickory Knob State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #50 for species diversity among 100 McCormick County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. McCormick County

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.19 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common3.09 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common2.13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.47 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.44 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common1.27 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1.07 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny Olive

Rare1 obs.

Clinopodium carolinianum

Rare1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McCormick County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

McCormick County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-22% vs. current

McCormick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-24% vs. current

Parksville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+239% vs. current

Plum Branch

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+408% vs. current

Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-24% vs. current

Modoc Campground

in Modoc

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-23% vs. current

Tara Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+2% vs. current

Baker Creek State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+177% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within McCormick County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3.19 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Very Common3.09 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common2.13 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus stellata

Iron Oak

Common2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.47 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.44 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common1.27 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1.07 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax minuscula

Little Blue Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny Olive

Rare1 obs.

Clinopodium carolinianum

Rare1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McCormick County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

McCormick County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-22% vs. current

McCormick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-24% vs. current

Parksville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+239% vs. current

Plum Branch

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+408% vs. current

Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-24% vs. current

Modoc Campground

in Modoc

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-23% vs. current

Tara Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+2% vs. current

Baker Creek State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+177% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#50

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#50 of 100 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. McCormick County

-22% species diversity