Monetta

Ecosystem Overview

The Monetta ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Saluda County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saluda River nearby has 43% more documented species, Monetta 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 Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Saluda River

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common1 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saluda River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Saluda County

Importance: 0.80

71 species

-94% vs. current

Saluda River

Importance: 0.80

7 species

-43% vs. current

Ridge Spring

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Ward

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Saluda

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Ponderosa Country Club

in Leesville

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-50% vs. current

Wyses Ferry

Importance: 0.50

5 species

-20% 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 Saluda County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saluda River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Saluda County

Importance: 0.80

71 species

-94% vs. current

Saluda River

Importance: 0.80

7 species

-43% vs. current

Ridge Spring

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Ward

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Saluda

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Ponderosa Country Club

in Leesville

Importance: 0.60

8 species

-50% vs. current

Wyses Ferry

Importance: 0.50

5 species

-20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Very Common1 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.05 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

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Saluda River

-43% species diversity