Lexington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lexington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Lexington 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 Lexington, Lexington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Lexington 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. Lexington

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common5 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium crassifolium

creeping blueberry

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional4 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional4 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia buxifolia

sandmyrtle

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Shealy's Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chapin

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Bank

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pine Ridge

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Lexington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Shealy's Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Chapin

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Bank

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pine Ridge

Importance: 0.24

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. Lexington

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common5 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium crassifolium

creeping blueberry

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium arboreum

winter-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional4 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional4 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia buxifolia

sandmyrtle

Rare4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare4 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare4 obs.

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