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Toogoodoo River

Ecosystem Overview

The Toogoodoo River ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in charleston county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charleston County nearby has 91% more documented species, Toogoodoo River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 14 charleston county County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#11
Regional Rank
Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#11 of 14 locations
21th percentile for diversity
vs. Charleston County
-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Libellula needhami

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Latrodectus mactans

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Very Common1 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common1 obs.
Egretta caerulea

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common1 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common1 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.
Fundulus heteroclitus

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Common1 obs.
Amphibalanus eburneus

Amphibalanus eburneus

Ivory Barnacle

Common1 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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