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Moncks Corner

Ecosystem Overview

The Moncks Corner ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in berkeley county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Berkeley County nearby has 71% more documented species, Moncks Corner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 berkeley county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

29
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
29
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
14
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Berkeley County
-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common2 obs.
Strix varia

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common2 obs.
Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common2 obs.
Monocesta coryli

Monocesta coryli

Very Common1 obs.
Alaus oculatus

Alaus oculatus

Very Common1 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.
Libytheana carinenta

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.
Eremochloa ophiuroides

Eremochloa ophiuroides

centipede grass

Common1 obs.
Trillium maculatum

Trillium maculatum

Spotted Trillium

Common1 obs.
Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.
Asarum canadense

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.
Dichondra carolinensis

Dichondra carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.
Cornus foemina

Cornus foemina

swamp dogwood

Occasional1 obs.
Eutrochium purpureum

Eutrochium purpureum

Sweet Joe-Pyeweed

Occasional1 obs.
Verbesina occidentalis

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional1 obs.
Oenothera speciosa

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Occasional1 obs.
Persicaria arifolia

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Rare1 obs.
Solenopsis invicta

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Rare1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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