Lake Greenwood State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Greenwood State Park ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greenwood County, Lake Greenwood State Park hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 100 Greenwood County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenwood County

+8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common45 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common13 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common9 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common6 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common6 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Occasional5 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Occasional5 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional4 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

Paper Pondshell

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare3 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco Yam

Rare3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenwood County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenwood County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Ninety Six

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Hodges

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Greenwood Country Club

in Greenwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Greenwood County Airport

Importance: 0.60

76 species

+5% vs. current

Ninety Six

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+248% 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 Greenwood County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common45 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common13 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Very Common13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Common9 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common6 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common6 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Occasional5 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Occasional5 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional4 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

Paper Pondshell

Occasional4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare3 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco Yam

Rare3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greenwood County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenwood County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+4% vs. current

Ninety Six

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+233% vs. current

Hodges

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Greenwood Country Club

in Greenwood

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Greenwood County Airport

Importance: 0.60

76 species

+5% vs. current

Ninety Six

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+248% 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenwood County

+8% species diversity