Little River
Ecosystem Overview
The Little River ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in horry county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Myrtle Beach nearby has 76% more documented species, Little River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 horry 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 24 total documented species.
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Chione elevata
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Mercenaria mercenaria
hard shell
Lepisosteus osseus
Gar
Bairdiella chrysoura
Silver perch
Balistes capriscus
Grey Trigger-fish
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Ipomoea pandurata
wild sweet-potato-vine
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Parmotrema subrigidum
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Littoraria irrorata
Erythrina herbacea
Coral Bean
Eclipta prostrata
False daisy
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Horry County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Little River. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Little Riverwithin Horry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.