Upper Summerhouse Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Summerhouse Pond ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Charleston County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston County nearby has 90% more documented species, Upper Summerhouse Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 14 Charleston County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 14 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sullivan"s Island

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-90% vs. current

Isle Of Palms

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-88% vs. current

Toogoodoo River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Alberta Sottile Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

McClellanville

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+150% vs. current

Kiawah Island

Importance: 0.29

62 species

-84% vs. current

Awendaw

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+400% 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 Charleston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Charleston County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sullivan"s Island

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-90% vs. current

Isle Of Palms

Importance: 0.37

86 species

-88% vs. current

Toogoodoo River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Alberta Sottile Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

McClellanville

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+150% vs. current

Kiawah Island

Importance: 0.29

62 species

-84% vs. current

Awendaw

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+400% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 14 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Charleston County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Very Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Phoenicopterus ruber

American flamingo

Common1 obs.

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