Bayou Lafourche

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayou Lafourche ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafourche Parish nearby has 87% more documented species, Bayou Lafourche offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Lafourche Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafourche Parish

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.21 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common0.79 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.78 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.48 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common0.46 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.34 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.32 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common0.25 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafourche Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Mathews

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Pointe Aux Chenes State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-87% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-29% vs. current

Golden Meadow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.60

11 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lafourche Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafourche Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-87% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Mathews

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Pointe Aux Chenes State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-87% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-29% vs. current

Golden Meadow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.60

11 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.21 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common0.79 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common0.78 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common0.69 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common0.48 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common0.46 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.34 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common0.32 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common0.25 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Common0.05 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafourche Parish

-87% species diversity