Edisto Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Edisto Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Colleton County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Walterboro, Edisto Beach hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Colleton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walterboro

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago mexicana

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common3 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common3 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common3 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common3 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Common3 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Juncus roemerianus

Roemer's rush

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Colleton County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Walterboro

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Colleton County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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 Colleton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Colleton County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Walterboro

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Colleton County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walterboro

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago mexicana

Very Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Very Common3 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Very Common3 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common3 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Common3 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Common3 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Juncus roemerianus

Roemer's rush

Occasional2 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

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