Maurice

Ecosystem Overview

The Maurice ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vermilion Parish nearby has 52% more documented species, Maurice offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Vermilion Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion Parish

-52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.98 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.88 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.88 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.87 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.81 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Canna Skipper

Common0.28 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common0.2 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Red Ash

Common0.17 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Occasional0.17 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.16 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Occasional0.13 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Rare0.07 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Rare0.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-52% vs. current

State Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-52% vs. current

White Lake Wetlands State Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-52% vs. current

Erath

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+24% vs. current

Kaplan

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+29% vs. current

Delcambre

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+112% 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 Vermilion Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-52% vs. current

State Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-55% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-54% vs. current

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-52% vs. current

White Lake Wetlands State Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-52% vs. current

Erath

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+24% vs. current

Kaplan

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+29% vs. current

Delcambre

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+112% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.98 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.88 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.88 obs.

Jacquemontia tamnifolia

Hairy Clustervine

Common0.87 obs.

Oxalis violacea

Violet Wood-Sorrel

Common0.81 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Canna Skipper

Common0.28 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common0.2 obs.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Red Ash

Common0.17 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Occasional0.17 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.16 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.15 obs.

Selasphorus platycercus

Broad-Tailed Hummingbird

Occasional0.13 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Occasional0.12 obs.

Trachemys scripta

Slider

Occasional0.11 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Rare0.07 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Rare0.07 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.06 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 100 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion Parish

-52% species diversity