Sullivan"s Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Sullivan"s 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 #1 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Oenothera drummondii
coast evening-primrose
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Smilax auriculata
wild bamboo
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Bidens alba
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charleston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sullivan"s Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sullivan"s Islandwithin Charleston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.