Thibodaux

Ecosystem Overview

The Thibodaux ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lafourche Parish nearby has 1% more documented species, Thibodaux offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Lafourche Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafourche Parish

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.86 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.08 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.81 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.17 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common0.9 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.88 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional0.83 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.78 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Tievine

Occasional0.63 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.61 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare0.61 obs.

Pomacea maculata

Giant Applesnail

Rare0.57 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafourche Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Mathews

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Pointe Aux Chenes State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+3% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+464% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+690% vs. current

Golden Meadow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+618% 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

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lafourche Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafourche Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Mathews

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Raceland

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Pointe Aux Chenes State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

+3% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+464% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+690% vs. current

Golden Meadow

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Thibodaux

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+618% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafourche Parish

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common2.86 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common2.08 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.81 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.17 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

Crossvine

Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common1 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa Maria Feverfew

Common0.9 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.88 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional0.83 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional0.78 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.72 obs.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Tievine

Occasional0.63 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional0.61 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare0.61 obs.

Pomacea maculata

Giant Applesnail

Rare0.57 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Rare0.48 obs.

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