Folly Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Folly Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in charleston 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Megathymus yuccae
Yucca Giant-Skipper
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Oenothera drummondii
coast evening-primrose
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Persea borbonia
Redbay
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Yucca gloriosa
Spanish-dagger
Panicum amarum
Bitter Panicum
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Efferia albibarbis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Folly Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Folly Beachwithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.