Buras-triumph

Ecosystem Overview

The Buras-triumph ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plaquemines Parish nearby has 68% more documented species, Buras-triumph offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Plaquemines Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemines Parish

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed wild petunia

Common2 obs.

Vitta usnea

Olive nerite

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Common1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Boothville-venice

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Port Sulphur

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+433% vs. current

Empire

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3100% 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 Plaquemines Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Plaquemines Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemines Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-68% vs. current

Boothville-venice

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Port Sulphur

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+433% vs. current

Empire

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+3100% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemines Parish

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Bidens alba

Very Common8 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Very Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed wild petunia

Common2 obs.

Vitta usnea

Olive nerite

Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Common1 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Occasional1 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Rare1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

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