Marion

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marion County nearby has 88% more documented species, Marion offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #62 for species diversity among 100 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.22 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.22 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.22 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.22 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Common0.1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.08 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Mullins

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+29% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Sellers

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+50% vs. current

Mullins

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% vs. current

Sampson Landing

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-36% 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 Marion County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.22 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Very Common0.22 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Very Common0.22 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common0.22 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.13 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

Fish Crow

Common0.1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.08 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-88% vs. current

Marion

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Mullins

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+29% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+50% vs. current

Sellers

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+350% vs. current

Nichols

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+50% vs. current

Mullins

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+350% vs. current

Sampson Landing

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-36% 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

#62

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#62 of 100 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion County

-88% species diversity