Sulphur

Ecosystem Overview

The Sulphur ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Charles nearby has 88% more documented species, Sulphur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Calcasieu 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Charles

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Megatibicen resh

Very Common2 obs.

Musca domestica

House fly

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common1 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common1 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common1 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Calcasieu Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Moss Bluff

Importance: 0.37

14 species

-14% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Dequincy

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+500% vs. current

Vinton

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+500% vs. current

Prien

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+200% 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 Calcasieu Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Calcasieu Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Moss Bluff

Importance: 0.37

14 species

-14% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Dequincy

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+500% vs. current

Vinton

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+500% vs. current

Prien

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+200% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Charles

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Megatibicen resh

Very Common2 obs.

Musca domestica

House fly

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common1 obs.

Enyo lugubris

Mournful Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common1 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common1 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional1 obs.

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