St. Matthews

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Matthews ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 64% more documented species, St. Matthews offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 37 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 37 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.13 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.11 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Very Common0.06 obs.

Smodicum cucujiforme

Very Common0.06 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common0.06 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Common0.06 obs.

Pangaeus bilineatus

Burrower Bug

Common0.06 obs.

Martineziana dutertrei

Common0.06 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Common0.06 obs.

Neopamera bilobata

Occasional0.06 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional0.06 obs.

Labia minor

Leafhopper

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Euschistus tristigmus

Dusky Stink Bug

Occasional0.06 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Occasional0.06 obs.

Orthostethus infuscatus

Rare0.06 obs.

Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus

Two-Banded Japanese Weevil

Rare0.06 obs.

Zenoa picea

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-64% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+115% vs. current

Congeree Bluffs

Importance: 0.60

36 species

-22% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+833% vs. current

Wiles Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-45% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-30% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+12% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+367% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-64% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+115% vs. current

Congeree Bluffs

Importance: 0.60

36 species

-22% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+833% vs. current

Wiles Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-45% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-30% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+12% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+367% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.14 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

Firewheel

Very Common0.13 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.11 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Very Common0.06 obs.

Smodicum cucujiforme

Very Common0.06 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Common0.06 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Common0.06 obs.

Pangaeus bilineatus

Burrower Bug

Common0.06 obs.

Martineziana dutertrei

Common0.06 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Common0.06 obs.

Neopamera bilobata

Occasional0.06 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional0.06 obs.

Labia minor

Leafhopper

Occasional0.06 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional0.06 obs.

Euschistus tristigmus

Dusky Stink Bug

Occasional0.06 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Occasional0.06 obs.

Orthostethus infuscatus

Rare0.06 obs.

Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus

Two-Banded Japanese Weevil

Rare0.06 obs.

Zenoa picea

Rare0.06 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 37 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-64% species diversity