Lancaster County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster County ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cane Creek Watershed Site 16, Lancaster County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cane Creek Watershed Site 16

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Sedum smallii

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common3 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Very Common3 obs.

Packera dubia

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Hypericum lloydii

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia drummondii

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia maculata

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe creola

Creole Pearly-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Cane Creek Watershed Site 16

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Sedum smallii

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common3 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Very Common3 obs.

Packera dubia

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common2 obs.

Hypericum lloydii

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Opuntia drummondii

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia maculata

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe creola

Creole Pearly-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

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