Mermentau

Ecosystem Overview

The Mermentau ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Acadia Parish nearby has 95% more documented species, Mermentau offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 100 Acadia Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 10th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Acadia Parish

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Very Common0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.04 obs.

Polyodon spathula

Spadefish

Very Common0.03 obs.

Chrysemys dorsalis

Southern Painted Turtle

Very Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Acadia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Acadia Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-95% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Rayne

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-83% vs. current

Church Point

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-50% vs. current

Estherwood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Estherwood City Limit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Morse

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-82% 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 Acadia Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Acadia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Acadia Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-95% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-95% vs. current

Rayne

Importance: 0.70

24 species

-83% vs. current

Church Point

Importance: 0.70

8 species

-50% vs. current

Estherwood

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Estherwood City Limit

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Morse

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% vs. current

Crowley

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Calidris alpina

Dunlin

Very Common0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.04 obs.

Polyodon spathula

Spadefish

Very Common0.03 obs.

Chrysemys dorsalis

Southern Painted Turtle

Very Common0.02 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Acadia Parish

-95% species diversity