North Myrtle Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The North Myrtle Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 horry county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Anadara brasiliana
Leptuca pugilator
Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab
Mercenaria campechiensis
Südliche Quahog-Muschel
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Mulinia lateralis
dwarf surfclam
Callucina keenae
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Divalinga quadrisulcata
Cross-hatched Lucine
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Donax variabilis
coquina clam
Anadara transversa
transverse ark
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Astrangia poculata
northern star coral
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Horry County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Myrtle Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Myrtle Beachwithin Horry County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.