Berkeley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Berkeley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Berkeley 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 Moncks Corner, Berkeley County hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Berkeley County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moncks Corner

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kinosternon subrubrum

Eastern mud turtle

Very Common33 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Very Common13 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common11 obs.

Paepalanthus anceps

Very Common10 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common8 obs.

Nastra lherminier

Swarthy Skipper

Common8 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common7 obs.

Problema byssus

Byssus Skipper

Common7 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common7 obs.

Asclepias lanceolata

Common6 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Occasional6 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional6 obs.

Rhexia alifanus

Occasional6 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional6 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional6 obs.

Iris tridentata

savannah iris

Rare6 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Rare6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Moncks Corner

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Lake Moultrie

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 Berkeley County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Berkeley County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Moncks Corner

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Lake Moultrie

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1329% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moncks Corner

+245% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kinosternon subrubrum

Eastern mud turtle

Very Common33 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Very Common13 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common11 obs.

Paepalanthus anceps

Very Common10 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Very Common9 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common8 obs.

Nastra lherminier

Swarthy Skipper

Common8 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common7 obs.

Problema byssus

Byssus Skipper

Common7 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common7 obs.

Asclepias lanceolata

Common6 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Occasional6 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional6 obs.

Rhexia alifanus

Occasional6 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Occasional6 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional6 obs.

Iris tridentata

savannah iris

Rare6 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Rare6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare6 obs.

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