Pawleys Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Pawleys Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in georgetown 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 Georgetown, Pawleys Island hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 georgetown county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Ipomoea sagittata
Saltmarsh Morning Glory
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Smilax auriculata
wild bamboo
Anadara brasiliana
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Prunus caroliniana
mock orange
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Arca zebra
turkey wing
Elaeagnus pungens
Thorny olive
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Persea borbonia
Redbay
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Vitex rotundifolia
round-leaf chastetree
Chione elevata
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Croton punctatus
Beach-tea
Asparagus aethiopicus
Sprenger's asparagus fern
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Georgetown County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pawleys Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pawleys Islandwithin Georgetown County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.