Aiken County

Ecosystem Overview

The Aiken County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Aiken County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aiken, Aiken County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Aiken County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aiken

+335% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common17 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Very Common11 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Hermeuptychia intricata

Intricate Satyr

Very Common9 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common8 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common7 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common7 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common7 obs.

Vernia verna

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare4 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Aiken County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Aiken

Importance: 0.43

23 species

+335% vs. current

Aiken State Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Black Gum Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Anderson Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Aiken County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Aiken County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Aiken

Importance: 0.43

23 species

+335% vs. current

Aiken State Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Black Gum Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Anderson Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aiken

+335% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common17 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Very Common11 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Hermeuptychia intricata

Intricate Satyr

Very Common9 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common8 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common7 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common7 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common7 obs.

Vernia verna

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional6 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Occasional5 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional4 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional4 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare4 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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