Clemson

Ecosystem Overview

The Clemson ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While South Carolina nearby has 94% more documented species, Clemson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #112 for species diversity among 173 South Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#112

Regional Rank

Out of 173 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#112 of 173 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. South Carolina

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Brachycybe lecontii

Very Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common1 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common1 obs.

Lucanus elaphus

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

South Carolina

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-94% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-94% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-94% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-94% vs. current

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+50% vs. current

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-94% vs. current

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

-70% vs. current

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

-83% 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 South Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

South Carolina

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-94% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-94% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-94% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-94% vs. current

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+50% vs. current

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-94% vs. current

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

-70% vs. current

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

-83% 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

#112

Regional Rank

Out of 173 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#112 of 173 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. South Carolina

-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Brachycybe lecontii

Very Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common1 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common1 obs.

Lucanus elaphus

Common1 obs.

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