Ridgeland

Ecosystem Overview

The Ridgeland ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Jasper 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 Jasper County nearby has 87% more documented species, Ridgeland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Jasper County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jasper County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% 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 Jasper County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Jasper County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Jasper County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-87% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Jasper County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Cotton Morning Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common1 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional1 obs.

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