Gifford

Ecosystem Overview

The Gifford ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Hampton 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. While Hampton County nearby has 84% more documented species, Gifford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Hampton County

-84% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Very Common0.14 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.14 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Very Common0.14 obs.

Crataegus phaenopyrum

Washington Hawthorn

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.07 obs.

Ischnoptera bilunata

Common0.07 obs.

Sium suave

Water Parsnip

Common0.07 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.07 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Common0.07 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common0.07 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.07 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ophisaurus ventralis

Eastern Glass Lizard

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampton County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Brunson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+18% vs. current

Luray

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Varnville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Estill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Furman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Lake Warren State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+225% 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 Hampton County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Very Common0.14 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.14 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

Gama Grass

Very Common0.14 obs.

Crataegus phaenopyrum

Washington Hawthorn

Very Common0.07 obs.

Sabal minor

Latanier

Very Common0.07 obs.

Ischnoptera bilunata

Common0.07 obs.

Sium suave

Water Parsnip

Common0.07 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

Golden-Club

Common0.07 obs.

Carex crus-corvi

Crow-Spur Sedge

Common0.07 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common0.07 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.07 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ophisaurus ventralis

Eastern Glass Lizard

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampton County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-84% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Brunson

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+18% vs. current

Luray

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+333% vs. current

Varnville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+550% vs. current

Estill

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Furman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Lake Warren State Park

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+225% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Hampton County

-84% species diversity