Oak Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Creek ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Beaufort nearby has 4% more documented species, Oak Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 Beaufort County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Very Common3 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Very Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common1 obs.

Chelonibia testudinaria

Common1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common1 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Common1 obs.

Aplidium stellatum

Atlantic Sea Pork

Common1 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Ammospiza caudacuta

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Sinum perspectivum

White Baby Ear

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Rare1 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Rare1 obs.

Ellipsoptera marginata

Margined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-4% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-78% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Braddock Cove

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+57% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+69% vs. current

Skull Creek

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+267% 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

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort

Importance: 0.43

23 species

-4% vs. current

Hilton Head Island

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-78% vs. current

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Port Royal

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Braddock Cove

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+57% vs. current

Harbour Town Marina

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+69% vs. current

Skull Creek

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Lake Joe

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+267% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Very Common3 obs.

Clibanarius vittatus

Very Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common1 obs.

Chelonibia testudinaria

Common1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common1 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Common1 obs.

Aplidium stellatum

Atlantic Sea Pork

Common1 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Ammospiza caudacuta

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

shoreline sea-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Sinum perspectivum

White Baby Ear

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Rare1 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Rare1 obs.

Ellipsoptera marginata

Margined Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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