Edisto Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Edisto Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in colleton 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. Compared to nearby Walterboro, Edisto Beach hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 colleton county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sabal palmetto
cabbage palm
Solidago mexicana
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Magnolia grandiflora
Evergreen Magnolia
Ganoderma curtisii
Eupatorium capillifolium
Dogfennel
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Smilax auriculata
wild bamboo
Leptuca pugilator
Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Juncus roemerianus
Roemer's rush
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Colleton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Edisto Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Edisto Beachwithin Colleton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.