Conway

Ecosystem Overview

The Conway ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Horry County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Myrtle Beach nearby has 47% more documented species, Conway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Horry County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Myrtle Beach

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Horry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-47% vs. current

North Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-47% vs. current

Socastee

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+382% vs. current

Surfside Beach

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+783% vs. current

Little River

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+121% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+130% vs. current

Loris

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5200% 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 Horry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Horry County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-47% vs. current

North Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-47% vs. current

Socastee

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+382% vs. current

Surfside Beach

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+783% vs. current

Little River

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+121% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.30

23 species

+130% vs. current

Loris

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5200% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Myrtle Beach

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common5 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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