In the state of South Carolina, there are many indigenous species that are only found within the South Atlantic region of the United States. These species can range from:

While some of the indigenous species within the state of South Carolina are beneficial to the ecosystem and help with biodiversity, there are numerous species that have been labeled as 'invasive'.

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The types of invasive species can exist in different types of habitat whether on land or in the water. Some of the invasive species within the animal kingdom that have impacted the state within recent years are the Snakehead fish, Tegu lizard and [Asian Longhorned beetle](https://www.fs.fed.us/research/invasive-species/insects/asian-longhorn-beetle.php#:~:text=The Asian longhorned beetle%2C Anoplophora,more than 15 plant families.).

Invasive Species in South Carolina

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