Lake Chicot

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Chicot ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evangeline Parish nearby has 86% more documented species, Lake Chicot offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Evangeline Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Evangeline Parish

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Deidamia inscriptum

Lettered Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Phigalia strigataria

Small Phigalia

Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Salvinia molesta

Kariba weed

Common1 obs.

Bidens laevis

Larger Bur-marigold

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Evangeline Parish

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Negro Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1300% 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 Evangeline Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Evangeline Parish

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-86% vs. current

Negro Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1300% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Evangeline Parish

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Very Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Deidamia inscriptum

Lettered Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Phigalia strigataria

Small Phigalia

Common1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common1 obs.

Salvinia molesta

Kariba weed

Common1 obs.

Bidens laevis

Larger Bur-marigold

Occasional1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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