Erath

Ecosystem Overview

The Erath ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vermilion Parish nearby has 61% more documented species, Erath offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 100 Vermilion Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 100 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion Parish

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common0.53 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.17 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common0.17 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-Spotted Pennant

Very Common0.17 obs.

Nelumbo nucifera

Sacred Lotus

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese Netvein Hollyfern

Common0.09 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Common0.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.07 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Common0.07 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common0.07 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.07 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.06 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.04 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare0.03 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-61% vs. current

State Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-64% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

White Lake Wetlands State Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Maurice

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-19% vs. current

Kaplan

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+4% vs. current

Delcambre

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+71% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Very Common0.53 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.17 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common0.17 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-Spotted Pennant

Very Common0.17 obs.

Nelumbo nucifera

Sacred Lotus

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese Netvein Hollyfern

Common0.09 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Common0.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.07 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common0.07 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Common0.07 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common0.07 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.07 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.07 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Occasional0.07 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

Night Heron

Occasional0.07 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.06 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Occasional0.06 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Rare0.04 obs.

Eudiagogus pulcher

Rare0.03 obs.

Tringa flavipes

Pond Bird

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-61% vs. current

State Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-64% vs. current

Abbeville

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-63% vs. current

White Lake Wetlands State Conservation Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-61% vs. current

Maurice

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-19% vs. current

Kaplan

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+4% vs. current

Delcambre

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+71% 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

#34

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#34 of 100 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion Parish

-61% species diversity