Scott

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette 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 Lafayette nearby has 87% more documented species, Scott offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Lafayette Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common2 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus rotundus

Nutgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus brevifolius

Globe Kyllinga

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus muricatus

Spinyfruit buttercup

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lafayette Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+550% 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 Lafayette Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lafayette Parish

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+550% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common2 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus rotundus

Nutgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus brevifolius

Globe Kyllinga

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus muricatus

Spinyfruit buttercup

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Common1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common1 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

red imported fire ant

Common1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Common1 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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