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Conway

Ecosystem Overview

The Conway ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in horry county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Myrtle Beach nearby has 47% more documented species, Conway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 horry county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

53
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
49
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
27
Common Species
Frequently observed species
26
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common16 species
Occasional16 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 10 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Myrtle Beach
-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Libellula vibrans

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.
Triadica sebifera

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common5 obs.
Trifolium repens

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.
Morella cerifera

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common3 obs.
Rhus copallina

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.
Dissosteira carolina

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.
Passiflora incarnata

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional1 obs.
Libellula auripennis

Libellula auripennis

Occasional1 obs.
Pantherophis guttatus

Pantherophis guttatus

Red Cornsnake

Occasional1 obs.
Coccyzus americanus

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Occasional1 obs.
Vireo griseus

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare1 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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