Sumter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sumter County ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Sumter County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sumter, Sumter County hosts 250% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Sumter 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

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumter

+250% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum undulatum

Wavyleaf Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common2 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare1 obs.

Conotelus obscurus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+250%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

+250% 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 Sumter County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+250%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Sumter

Importance: 0.44

20 species

+250% 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

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sumter

+250% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum undulatum

Wavyleaf Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common2 obs.

Polistes dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Phileurus truncatus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena mitrata

White Micrathena

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional1 obs.

Phoberia atomaris

Common Oak Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare1 obs.

Conotelus obscurus

Rare1 obs.

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