Wiles Crossroads

Ecosystem Overview

The Wiles Crossroads ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 34% more documented species, Wiles Crossroads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 37 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 37 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.41 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common0.08 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Very Common0.07 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.06 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.06 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Common0.06 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.06 obs.

Chasmanthium laxum

Slender Chasmanthium

Common0.06 obs.

Lespedeza hirta

Hairy Lespedeza

Common0.06 obs.

Galium bermudense

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional0.06 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.06 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.06 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare0.06 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.06 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-34% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+82% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+292% vs. current

Congeree Bluffs

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+42% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1600% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+28% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+104% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+750% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-34% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+82% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+292% vs. current

Congeree Bluffs

Importance: 0.60

36 species

+42% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1600% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+28% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+104% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+750% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Very Common0.41 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common0.08 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Very Common0.07 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common0.07 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common0.06 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.06 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common0.06 obs.

Phoradendron leucarpum

Pacific Mistletoe

Common0.06 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.06 obs.

Chasmanthium laxum

Slender Chasmanthium

Common0.06 obs.

Lespedeza hirta

Hairy Lespedeza

Common0.06 obs.

Galium bermudense

Occasional0.06 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional0.06 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Occasional0.06 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.06 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare0.06 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.06 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Rare0.06 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 37 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-34% species diversity