Spartanburg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Spartanburg County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg, Spartanburg County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Spartanburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common36 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common9 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common9 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common8 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Rare4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Valley Falls

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Southern Shops

Importance: 0.26

29 species

+245% 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 Spartanburg County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Valley Falls

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Southern Shops

Importance: 0.26

29 species

+245% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common36 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common9 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common9 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common8 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common8 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Occasional4 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Rare4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

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