Pickens County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickens County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Pickens County, South Carolina, 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. Compared to nearby Pickens, Pickens County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Pickens County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickens

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common6 obs.

Arundinaria appalachiana

hill cane

Very Common5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Hydrangea radiata

silverleaf hydrangea

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Common4 obs.

Trillium discolor

Mottled Wakerobin

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Robin'S-Plantain

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

blazingstar

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Rare3 obs.

Arta statalis

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pickens County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Pickens

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Oolenoy

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lake Issaqueena

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Central

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Pickens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pickens County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Pickens

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Oolenoy

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lake Issaqueena

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Central

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickens

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pachysandra procumbens

Allegheny-spurge

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common6 obs.

Arundinaria appalachiana

hill cane

Very Common5 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common5 obs.

Hydrangea radiata

silverleaf hydrangea

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common4 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Common4 obs.

Trillium discolor

Mottled Wakerobin

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Robin'S-Plantain

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

blazingstar

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare3 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Rare3 obs.

Arta statalis

Rare3 obs.

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