Walnut Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Walnut Creek ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lancaster County, Walnut Creek hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #97 for species diversity among 100 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 3th 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

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 100 locations

3th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster County

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common2.57 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.66 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common1.48 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1.42 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Very Common1.26 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common1.25 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.24 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1.18 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1.17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1.05 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Occasional0.99 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Occasional0.99 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare0.9 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Rare0.89 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Rare0.88 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Indian Land

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Van Wyck

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+25% vs. current

Lancaster Mill

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Kershaw

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Heath Springs

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Bent Creek

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% 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 Lancaster County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Very Common2.57 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.66 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common1.48 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common1.42 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Very Common1.26 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Common1.25 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common1.24 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common1.18 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1.17 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1.17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common1.06 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional1.05 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Five-Lined Skink

Occasional0.99 obs.

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chamber Bitter

Occasional0.99 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Brownsnake

Occasional0.99 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.99 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Rare0.9 obs.

Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Rare0.89 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Rare0.88 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+10% vs. current

Indian Land

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.70

75 species

+7% vs. current

Van Wyck

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+25% vs. current

Lancaster Mill

Importance: 0.70

20 species

+300% vs. current

Kershaw

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+789% vs. current

Heath Springs

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1500% vs. current

Bent Creek

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% 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

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 100 locations

3th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster County

+10% species diversity