Congeree Bluffs

Ecosystem Overview

The Congeree Bluffs ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 53% more documented species, Congeree Bluffs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 37 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 37 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1.24 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Partridge-Pea

Very Common0.61 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.61 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.61 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Common0.61 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish Needles

Common0.61 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Common0.61 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.61 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian Bellflower

Common0.61 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.56 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.52 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.43 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.43 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Occasional0.43 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.43 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare0.39 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.35 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare0.35 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+29% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+177% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Wiles Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-29% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-10% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+44% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+500% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-53% vs. current

St. Matthews

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+29% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+177% vs. current

Saint Matthews

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Wiles Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-29% vs. current

Fort Motte

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-10% vs. current

Singleton

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+44% vs. current

Sandy Run

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common1.24 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Castanea pumila

Allegheny Chinkapin

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Partridge-Pea

Very Common0.61 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.61 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common0.61 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-Crowned Kinglet

Common0.61 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish Needles

Common0.61 obs.

Pinus echinata

Arkansas Pine

Common0.61 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.61 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian Bellflower

Common0.61 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional0.56 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Ironwood

Occasional0.52 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional0.43 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.43 obs.

Acanthocephala femorata

Occasional0.43 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional0.43 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare0.39 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Rare0.35 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Rare0.35 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 37 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-53% species diversity