Seabrook Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Seabrook Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #5 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Vicia acutifolia
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Microbembex monodonta
Megachile xylocopoides
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Psorophora ciliata
Laphystia litoralis
Psinidia fenestralis
Longhorn Band-Wing Grasshopper
Pogonomyrmex badius
Florida harvester ant
Papilio palamedes
Laurel Swallowtail
Leucauge argyrobapta
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Cybister fimbriolatus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Seabrook 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 Seabrook Islandwithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.