Montpelier

Ecosystem Overview

The Montpelier ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saint Helena Parish nearby has 68% more documented species, Montpelier offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 32 Saint Helena Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 32 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Helena Parish

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.52 obs.

Viola primulifolia

Primrose-Leaf Violet

Very Common0.52 obs.

Briza minor

Little Quakinggrass

Very Common0.52 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.52 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.36 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common0.26 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common0.26 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.26 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.26 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

Red Imported Fire Ant

Occasional0.26 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional0.26 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional0.26 obs.

Mecardonia acuminata

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.26 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.25 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Rare0.25 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Rare0.25 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Helena Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Helena Parish

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-68% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-63% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-53% vs. current

Hutchinson Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-50% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+9% vs. current

Pine Grove

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+257% vs. current

Jack

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+317% vs. current

Hillsdale

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+400% 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 Saint Helena Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Helena Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Helena Parish

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-68% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-63% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-53% vs. current

Hutchinson Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.50

50 species

-50% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.50

23 species

+9% vs. current

Pine Grove

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+257% vs. current

Jack

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+317% vs. current

Hillsdale

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Lygodium japonicum

Japanese Climbing Fern

Very Common0.52 obs.

Viola primulifolia

Primrose-Leaf Violet

Very Common0.52 obs.

Briza minor

Little Quakinggrass

Very Common0.52 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Geranium

Very Common0.52 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Common0.51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common0.36 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Common0.26 obs.

Viola walteri

Walter'S Violet

Common0.26 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common0.26 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Common0.26 obs.

Solenopsis invicta

Red Imported Fire Ant

Occasional0.26 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional0.26 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional0.26 obs.

Mecardonia acuminata

Occasional0.26 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional0.26 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Occasional0.25 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Rare0.25 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Rare0.25 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.25 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 32 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Helena Parish

-68% species diversity