Houma

Ecosystem Overview

The Houma ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Terrebonne 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 Terrebonne Parish nearby has 90% more documented species, Houma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Terrebonne Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Terrebonne Parish

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Very Common1 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common1 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Terrebonne Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Dulac

Importance: 0.25

10 species

0% vs. current

Bayou Cane

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+150% 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 Terrebonne Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Terrebonne Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Terrebonne Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Dulac

Importance: 0.25

10 species

0% vs. current

Bayou Cane

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+150% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Terrebonne Parish

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Very Common1 obs.

Lantana strigocamara

lantana

Very Common1 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common1 obs.

Acanthocephala declivis

Common1 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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