Sumter

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumter ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumter County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sumter County nearby has 71% more documented species, Sumter offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Sumter 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumter County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Hohenbuehelia petaloides

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria racemosa

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Rare1 obs.

Hedychium coronarium

White garland-lily

Rare1 obs.

Belocaulus angustipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumter County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-71% 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 Sumter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumter County

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-71% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumter County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cotinis nitida

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Hohenbuehelia petaloides

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria racemosa

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Rare1 obs.

Hedychium coronarium

White garland-lily

Rare1 obs.

Belocaulus angustipes

Rare1 obs.

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