Fort Mill

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Mill ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rock Hill nearby has 71% more documented species, Fort Mill offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Hill

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

-71% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Haigler

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

India Hook

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+900% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+233% 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 York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

-71% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Haigler

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

India Hook

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+900% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Hill

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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