Orangeburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Orangeburg ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Orangeburg County nearby has 85% more documented species, Orangeburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #87 for species diversity among 100 Orangeburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 13th 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

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 100 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Orangeburg County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Very Common0.33 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.33 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Watersnake

Very Common0.33 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.33 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.33 obs.

Clathrus columnatus

Common0.3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common0.28 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.11 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.06 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Orangeburg County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Orangeburg

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Santee State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Santee

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-69% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-58% vs. current

Eutawville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Cordova

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+10% vs. current

Woodford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% 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 Orangeburg County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Setophaga americana

Parula Warbler

Very Common0.33 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common0.33 obs.

Nerodia fasciata

Southern Watersnake

Very Common0.33 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common0.33 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.33 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.33 obs.

Clathrus columnatus

Common0.3 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common0.28 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.11 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.06 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Orangeburg County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-85% vs. current

Orangeburg

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Santee State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Santee

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-69% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.70

26 species

-58% vs. current

Eutawville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Cordova

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+10% vs. current

Woodford

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% 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

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 100 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Orangeburg County

-85% species diversity