Ridgeland
Ecosystem Overview
The Ridgeland ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in jasper county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jasper County nearby has 87% more documented species, Ridgeland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 jasper county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Cotton Morning Glory
Pueraria montana
kudzu
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Elaeagnus pungens
Thorny olive
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Erythrina herbacea
Coral Bean
Vitis rotundifolia
southern fox grape
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Melia azedarach
Chinaberrytree
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Jasper County
Discover 1 other wildlife-rich locations near Ridgeland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ridgelandwithin Jasper County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.