Orangeburg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orangeburg County ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Orangeburg, Orangeburg County hosts 850% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Orangeburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Orangeburg

+850% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Very Common1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Toumeyella liriodendri

tuliptree scale

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Plethodon chlorobryonis

Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Elassoma zonatum

Banded Pygmy Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotriton montanus

Mud Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Rare1 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Orangeburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Orangeburg

Importance: 0.41

6 species

+850% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+850%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Orangeburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Orangeburg

Importance: 0.41

6 species

+850% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Orangeburg

+850% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Very Common1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Toumeyella liriodendri

tuliptree scale

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common1 obs.

Plethodon chlorobryonis

Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander

Common1 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Elassoma zonatum

Banded Pygmy Sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotriton montanus

Mud Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Rare1 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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