Valley Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Valley Falls ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Spartanburg 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. Compared to nearby Spartanburg, Valley Falls hosts 225% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Spartanburg 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+225% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea nil

Japanese Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Common1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1 obs.

Leucothoe fontanesiana

fetterbush

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+225% vs. current

Spartanburg County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Southern Shops

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-55% 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 Spartanburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Spartanburg County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+225% vs. current

Spartanburg County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Craig

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Lyman

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Southern Shops

Importance: 0.26

29 species

-55% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Spartanburg

+225% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea nil

Japanese Morning Glory

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Common1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1 obs.

Leucothoe fontanesiana

fetterbush

Occasional1 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

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