Kiawah Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Kiawah Island ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in charleston county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston County nearby has 38% more documented species, Kiawah Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Sideroxylon tenax
tough-buckthorn
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Persea borbonia
Redbay
Passerina ciris
Painted Bunting
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Croton punctatus
Beach-tea
Porzana carolina
Sora
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Calidris canutus
red knot
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue
Calidris alba
sanderling
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Microbembex monodonta
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kiawah Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kiawah Islandwithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.