Mount Pleasant

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Pleasant ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 173 South Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 173 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 173 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. South Carolina

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common5 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common4 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Common4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional3 obs.

Litoprosopus futilis

Rare3 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

South Carolina

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

+400% vs. current

Clemson

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% 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 South Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

South Carolina

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Charleston

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Spartanburg

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Myrtle Beach

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

+400% vs. current

Clemson

Importance: 0.44

6 species

+1567% 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 173 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 173 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. South Carolina

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common6 obs.

Erythrina herbacea

Coral Bean

Very Common5 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Sabal palmetto

cabbage palm

Common4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Common4 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Common4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional4 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional3 obs.

Litoprosopus futilis

Rare3 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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