Skull Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Skull Creek ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaufort 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 Beaufort nearby has 57% more documented species, Skull Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 17 Beaufort County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common1 obs.

Ecteinascidia turbinata

Mangrove Tunicate

Very Common1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic Stingray

Common1 obs.

Tursiops erebennus

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-57% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-55% vs. current

Braddock Cove

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-29% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+67% 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 Beaufort County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-57% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-55% vs. current

Braddock Cove

Importance: 0.35

14 species

-29% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+67% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common1 obs.

Ecteinascidia turbinata

Mangrove Tunicate

Very Common1 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic Stingray

Common1 obs.

Tursiops erebennus

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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