Aiken
Ecosystem Overview
The Aiken ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in aiken 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 Aiken County nearby has 77% more documented species, Aiken offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 aiken county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Anthidiellum notatum
Northern Rotund-Resin Bee
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Rabidosa rabida
Rabid Wolf Spider
Scalopus aquaticus
Eastern Mole
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Diodia virginiana
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Euphorbia curtisii
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Facelis retusa
Aesculus pavia
red horsechestnut
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Trifolium arvense
Rabbitfoot clover
Youngia japonica
Oriental false hawksbeard
Ilex opaca
white holly
Polypremum procumbens
Juniper-leaf
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Aiken County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Aiken. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Aikenwithin Aiken County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.