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Aiken State Park Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Aiken State Park Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in aiken 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 Aiken nearby has 43% more documented species, Aiken State Park Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 aiken county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 5 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. Aiken
-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Enallagma signatum

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common2 obs.
Pogonia ophioglossoides

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Very Common2 obs.
Libellula auripennis

Libellula auripennis

Very Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.
Utricularia floridana

Utricularia floridana

Common1 obs.
Ladona deplanata

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common1 obs.
Enallagma concisum

Enallagma concisum

Cherry Bluet

Common1 obs.
Enallagma dubium

Enallagma dubium

Burgundy Bluet

Common1 obs.
Enallagma daeckii

Enallagma daeckii

Attenuated Bluet

Common1 obs.
Argia bipunctulata

Argia bipunctulata

Occasional1 obs.
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Phanogomphus australis

Clearlake Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Aiken State Park Lakewithin Aiken County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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