York County

Ecosystem Overview

The York County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in York 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 Rock Hill, York County hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Hill

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum virgatum

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in York County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

+186% vs. current

Fort Mill

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Haigler

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

India Hook

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% 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 York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in York County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Rock Hill

Importance: 0.44

35 species

+186% vs. current

Fort Mill

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Haigler

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

India Hook

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Riverview

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rock Hill

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common5 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Tragia urticifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common3 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Common3 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common2 obs.

Celtis laevigata

Sugarberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum virgatum

Occasional2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare2 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Rare2 obs.

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