Isle Of Palms
Ecosystem Overview
The Isle Of Palms ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in charleston county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston County nearby has 14% more documented species, Isle Of Palms offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.
Busycon carica
Knobbed Whelk
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Anadara brasiliana
Oenothera drummondii
coast evening-primrose
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Calidris alba
sanderling
Mellita isometra
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Busycotypus canaliculatus
channeled whelk
Luidia clathrata
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Tagelus plebeius
stout tagelus
Raeta plicatella
Renilla reniformis
sea pansy
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Isle Of Palms. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Isle Of Palmswithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.