Florence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Florence County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Florence County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florence, Florence County hosts 2267% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Florence 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Florence

+2267% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common12 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Very Common3 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common3 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Common2 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common2 obs.

Pseudotriton montanus

Mud Salamander

Common2 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2267%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2267% 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 Florence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2267%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florence

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2267% 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Florence

+2267% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common12 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Very Common3 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common3 obs.

Trifolium incarnatum

Carnation Clover

Common2 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common2 obs.

Pseudotriton montanus

Mud Salamander

Common2 obs.

Polites vibex

Whirlabout

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Cottonmouth

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Rare1 obs.

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