Lake Waccamaw

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Waccamaw ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbus County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbus County nearby has 92% more documented species, Lake Waccamaw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Columbus County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbus County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

northern mole cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Columbus County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbus County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

Chadbourn

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+300% vs. current

Bolton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.25

28 species

-71% 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 Columbus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Columbus County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbus County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

Chadbourn

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+300% vs. current

Bolton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.25

28 species

-71% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbus County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Neocurtilla hexadactyla

northern mole cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Menecles insertus

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common1 obs.

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