Sorrento

Ecosystem Overview

The Sorrento ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ascension Parish nearby has 32% more documented species, Sorrento offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 100 Ascension Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Ascension Parish

-32% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common1.06 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common1.01 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod Cowpea

Very Common1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common0.48 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Common0.31 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.28 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.19 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.19 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.19 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.19 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.18 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.18 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Occasional0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Occasional0.11 obs.

Laphria macquarti

Rare0.1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare0.09 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Rare0.09 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 54 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Sorrento. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ascension Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-32% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+286% vs. current

Prairieville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+42% vs. current

Pelican Point Golf And Country Club

in Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+93% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+145% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1700% 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 Ascension Parish County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ascension Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-32% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-32% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+286% vs. current

Prairieville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-32% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+42% vs. current

Pelican Point Golf And Country Club

in Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

28 species

+93% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+145% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+1700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.16 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common1.06 obs.

Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbonsnake

Very Common1.01 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Vigna luteola

Hairypod Cowpea

Very Common1 obs.

Iva annua

Pelocote

Common0.48 obs.

Melothria pendula

Creeping Cucumber

Common0.31 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.28 obs.

Ipomoea quamoclit

Star-Glory

Common0.19 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Common0.19 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common0.19 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.19 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.18 obs.

Ardisia crenata

Hen'S Eyes

Occasional0.18 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Occasional0.17 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Occasional0.13 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Occasional0.11 obs.

Laphria macquarti

Rare0.1 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare0.09 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Rare0.09 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 54 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Ascension Parish

-32% species diversity