Meggett
Ecosystem Overview
The Meggett ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #2 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Wisteria frutescens
American wisteria
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Passerina ciris
Painted Bunting
Erynnis horatius
Horace'S Duskywing
Sporobolus alterniflorus
Smooth Cordgrass
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
bull-nettle
Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen Magnolia
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Dasypus novemcinctus
nine-banded armadillo
Rosa laevigata
Cherokee rose
Quercus pagoda
cherry-bark oak
Crocanthemum carolinianum
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Meggett. 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 Meggettwithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.