Sumter
Ecosystem Overview
The Sumter ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in sumter county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sumter County nearby has 71% more documented species, Sumter offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 sumter 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 20 total documented species.
Cotinis nitida
Polistes dorsalis
Latrodectus geometricus
Brown widow spider
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Hohenbuehelia petaloides
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Geranium carolinianum
Carolina Crane's-bill
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Acanthocephala terminalis
Archilochus colubris
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pine
Scutellaria racemosa
Ilex opaca
white holly
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)
Hedychium coronarium
White garland-lily
Belocaulus angustipes
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sumter County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sumterwithin Sumter County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.