Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lafayette. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lafayette. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana
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.
The Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Lafayette Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Small ballmoss
Gulf Fritillary
Pawpaw
Great Egret
straggler daisy
Green anole
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Coastal Plain Toad
Brown widow spider
crossvine
Long-tailed Skipper
Carolina Wren
Virginia-creeper
rum cherry, black cherry
barred owl
Rustic Sphinx
Autumn Webworm
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