Port Royal
Ecosystem Overview
The Port Royal ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in beaufort county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beaufort, Port Royal hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 beaufort county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Butorides virescens
green heron
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Burnsius albezens
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Plecia nearctica
Xylocopa micans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Beaufort County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Port Royal. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Port Royalwithin Beaufort County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.