Shexnayder

Ecosystem Overview

The Shexnayder ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pointe Coupee Parish nearby has 74% more documented species, Shexnayder offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 100 Pointe Coupee Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pointe Coupee Parish

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common0.23 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common0.2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common0.15 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

Common0.13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.13 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common0.13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.12 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.08 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray Wall Jumper

Common0.07 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gymnopilus fulvosquamulosus

Occasional0.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.07 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.07 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Rare0.07 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare0.07 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pointe Coupee Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

Fordoche

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Morganza

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+24% vs. current

Sherburne

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-28% vs. current

Pointe Coupee

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-5% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common0.23 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common0.21 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common0.2 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common0.2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common0.15 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

Common0.13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.13 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common0.13 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Common0.12 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Common0.08 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray Wall Jumper

Common0.07 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional0.07 obs.

Gymnopilus fulvosquamulosus

Occasional0.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional0.07 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional0.07 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Occasional0.07 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Rare0.07 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare0.07 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pointe Coupee Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-74% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-73% vs. current

Fordoche

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Morganza

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+2000% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+24% vs. current

Sherburne

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-28% vs. current

Pointe Coupee

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-5% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pointe Coupee Parish

-74% species diversity