Jefferson

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Metairie nearby has 2% more documented species, Jefferson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 Jefferson Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Metairie

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Rare1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-2% vs. current

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-38% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Queen Bess Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+520% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+589% 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 Jefferson Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Metairie

Importance: 0.45

63 species

-2% vs. current

Jefferson Parish

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-38% vs. current

Marrero

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Gretna

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Queen Bess Island

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+520% vs. current

Harahan

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Barataria

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+589% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Metairie

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Bidens alba

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common1 obs.

Calidris fuscicollis

white-rumped sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Euglandina rosea

rosy wolfsnail

Rare1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

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