Plum Branch

Ecosystem Overview

The Plum Branch ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in McCormick 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 McCormick County nearby has 85% more documented species, Plum Branch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. McCormick County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common0.32 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common0.32 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.29 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Common0.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.13 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.13 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.04 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.04 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McCormick County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

McCormick County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

McCormick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Parksville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-33% vs. current

Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Modoc Campground

in Modoc

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hickory Knob State Park

in McCormick

Importance: 0.60

61 species

-80% vs. current

Tara Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-80% vs. current

Baker Creek State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-45% 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 McCormick County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Very Common0.32 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common0.32 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common0.3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.29 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Onion

Common0.17 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.13 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.13 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.04 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.04 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.04 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McCormick County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

McCormick County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-85% vs. current

McCormick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Parksville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-33% vs. current

Stevens Creek Heritage Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Modoc Campground

in Modoc

Importance: 0.60

79 species

-85% vs. current

Hickory Knob State Park

in McCormick

Importance: 0.60

61 species

-80% vs. current

Tara Golf Club

Importance: 0.60

60 species

-80% vs. current

Baker Creek State Park

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-45% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. McCormick County

-85% species diversity