Pawleys Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Pawleys Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Georgetown 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 Georgetown, Pawleys Island hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Georgetown County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

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bullbrier

Very Common16 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Very Common11 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common10 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Very Common10 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Very Common9 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common9 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common9 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common9 obs.

Arca zebra

turkey wing

Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common8 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Common7 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional7 obs.

Vitex rotundifolia

round-leaf chastetree

Occasional7 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Croton punctatus

Beach-tea

Rare6 obs.

Asparagus aethiopicus

Sprenger's asparagus fern

Rare6 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Georgetown County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Georgetown County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jessamine Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dogwood Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Murrells Inlet

Importance: 0.31

38 species

+163% vs. current

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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 Georgetown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Georgetown County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Georgetown

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Georgetown County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Jessamine Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dogwood Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Murrells Inlet

Importance: 0.31

38 species

+163% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Georgetown

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Very Common16 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Very Common11 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common10 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Very Common10 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Very Common9 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common9 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Common9 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common9 obs.

Arca zebra

turkey wing

Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common8 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Common7 obs.

Persea borbonia

Redbay

Occasional7 obs.

Ipomoea imperati

fiddle-leaf morning-glory

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional7 obs.

Vitex rotundifolia

round-leaf chastetree

Occasional7 obs.

Chione elevata

Occasional6 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional6 obs.

Croton punctatus

Beach-tea

Rare6 obs.

Asparagus aethiopicus

Sprenger's asparagus fern

Rare6 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Rare6 obs.

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