Daufuskie Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Daufuskie Island ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in beaufort county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beaufort, Daufuskie Island hosts 83% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 17 beaufort county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.
Cirsium horridulum
Bristly Thistle
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Physalis walteri
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
bull-nettle
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Luidia clathrata
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Papilio palamedes
Laurel Swallowtail
Asterias forbesi
Forbes'S Sea Star
Osmia chalybea
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Gonatista grisea
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Sigmodon hispidus
Hispid Cotton Rat
Chiropsalmus quadrumanus
Leptogorgia virgulata
colorful sea whip
Typocerus zebra
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Beaufort County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Daufuskie Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Daufuskie Islandwithin Beaufort County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.