Mathews

Ecosystem Overview

The Mathews ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 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, Mathews offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lafourche Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

#3 of 100 locations

97th 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.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common1.59 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1.55 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.46 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common1.14 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.08 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1.02 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.96 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.89 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common0.8 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional0.79 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.78 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.77 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

Bigpod Sesbania

Occasional0.77 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional0.76 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Occasional0.76 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.66 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

Indian-Pennywort

Rare0.6 obs.

Oxalis triangularis

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.53 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

Thibodaux

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

Thibodaux

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

Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common1.59 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common1.55 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.46 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common1.14 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.08 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1.02 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.96 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.89 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common0.8 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common0.8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Occasional0.79 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional0.78 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.77 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

Bigpod Sesbania

Occasional0.77 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional0.76 obs.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Occasional0.76 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Rare0.66 obs.

Bacopa monnieri

Indian-Pennywort

Rare0.6 obs.

Oxalis triangularis

Wood Sorrel

Rare0.53 obs.

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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

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafourche Parish

-1% species diversity