Ravenel

Ecosystem Overview

The Ravenel ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Charleston County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston County nearby has 9% more documented species, Ravenel offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 Charleston County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston County

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Trillium maculatum

Spotted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Lytta polita

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-9% vs. current

Sullivan"s Island

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-9% vs. current

Isle Of Palms

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+6% vs. current

Upper Summerhouse Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+810% vs. current

Toogoodoo River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+911% vs. current

Alberta Sottile Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

McClellanville

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Kiawah Island

Importance: 0.29

62 species

+47% 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 Charleston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-9% vs. current

Sullivan"s Island

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-9% vs. current

Isle Of Palms

Importance: 0.37

86 species

+6% vs. current

Upper Summerhouse Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+810% vs. current

Toogoodoo River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+911% vs. current

Alberta Sottile Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9000% vs. current

McClellanville

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Kiawah Island

Importance: 0.29

62 species

+47% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston County

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common3 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Trillium maculatum

Spotted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese climbing fern

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Lytta polita

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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