Cherokee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cherokee County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gaffney, Cherokee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cherokee 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaffney

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Somatochlora linearis

Mocha Emerald

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common2 obs.

Nocomis leptocephalus

Bluehead chub

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Whelchel

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+156% 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 Cherokee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cherokee County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Whelchel

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+156% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gaffney

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Very Common2 obs.

Somatochlora linearis

Mocha Emerald

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common2 obs.

Nocomis leptocephalus

Bluehead chub

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Hetaerina titia

Smoky Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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