Rock Hill
Ecosystem Overview
The Rock Hill ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in york county, south carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fort Mill, Rock Hill hosts 250% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Pseudacris feriarum
Upland Chorus Frog
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Agkistrodon contortrix
Northern Copperhead
Cotinis nitida
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Acronicta impleta
Powdered Dagger
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Callosamia angulifera
Tulip Tree Silkmoth
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Plethodon cylindraceus
White-spotted Slimy Salamander
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in York County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rock Hill. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rock Hillwithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.