Northcliff

Ecosystem Overview

The Northcliff ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Greenville County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greenville nearby has 88% more documented species, Northcliff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Greenville County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenville

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Cypressvine

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Greenville County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Taylors

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Travelers Rest

Importance: 0.37

65 species

-82% vs. current

Wade Hampton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Slater-marietta

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Sans Souci

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1100% 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 Greenville County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Greenville County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Taylors

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-88% vs. current

Travelers Rest

Importance: 0.37

65 species

-82% vs. current

Wade Hampton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Slater-marietta

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Sans Souci

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+1100% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenville

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Cypressvine

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Occasional1 obs.

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