Bayou Lafourche

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayou Lafourche ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Assumption 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 Assumption Parish nearby has 86% more documented species, Bayou Lafourche offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 79 Assumption Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 79 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Assumption Parish

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Very Common0.74 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Very Common0.65 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Very Common0.39 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.38 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.14 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.12 obs.

Leonurus japonicus

Honeyweed

Common0.11 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Common0.05 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Assumption Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Assumption Parish

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Belle Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Napoleonville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bayou Corne

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Grand Bayou

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% vs. current

Bayou Side Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% 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 Assumption Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Assumption Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Assumption Parish

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-86% vs. current

Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Belle Rose

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Napoleonville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bayou Corne

Importance: 0.50

11 species

-9% vs. current

Grand Bayou

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% vs. current

Bayou Side Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+43% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Pantherophis obsoletus

Texas Ratsnake

Very Common0.74 obs.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Very Common0.65 obs.

Rudbeckia amplexicaulis

Clasping-Leaved Coneflower

Very Common0.39 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.38 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.18 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common0.14 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Common0.12 obs.

Leonurus japonicus

Honeyweed

Common0.11 obs.

Euglandina rosea

Rosy Wolfsnail

Common0.05 obs.

Vernonia baldwinii

Western Ironweed

Common0.03 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 79 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 79 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Assumption Parish

-86% species diversity