Rayne

Ecosystem Overview

The Rayne ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Acadia Parish nearby has 68% more documented species, Rayne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Acadia Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Acadia Parish

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.94 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Common0.79 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.36 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.33 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Common Pimpernel

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.33 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Duck

Rare0.08 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare0.07 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Acadia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Acadia Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Church Point

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

Estherwood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Estherwood City Limit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Mermentau

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Morse

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.60

22 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 Acadia Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur'S Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Common1 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Common0.94 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Common0.79 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.36 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Occasional0.33 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Common Pimpernel

Occasional0.33 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Occasional0.33 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Calidris melanotos

Pond Bird

Occasional0.09 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Duck

Rare0.08 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Rare0.07 obs.

Calidris himantopus

Pond Bird

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Acadia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Acadia Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-70% vs. current

Church Point

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+200% vs. current

Estherwood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Estherwood City Limit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+380% vs. current

Mermentau

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+500% vs. current

Morse

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+9% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Acadia Parish

-68% species diversity