Dorchester County
Ecosystem Overview
The Dorchester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in dorchester 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 Butterfly Lakes, Dorchester County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 dorchester county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Hermeuptychia intricata
Intricate Satyr
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Vitis rotundifolia
southern fox grape
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Nerodia taxispilota
Brown Water Snake
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Schistocerca obscura
Obscure Bird Grasshopper
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Berchemia scandens
supplejack
Sabal minor
bush palmetto
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
Euglandina rosea
rosy wolfsnail
Leucauge argyrobapta
Papilio palamedes
Laurel Swallowtail
Somatochlora linearis
Mocha Emerald
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Regional Wildlife Network
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