Myrtle Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Myrtle Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in horry 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 horry county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Donax variabilis
coquina clam
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Anadara transversa
transverse ark
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Plicatula gibbosa
Atlantic Kitten's Paw
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Calidris alba
sanderling
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Chione elevata
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Callucina keenae
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Divalinga quadrisulcata
Cross-hatched Lucine
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Horry County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Myrtle Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Myrtle Beachwithin Horry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.