Laplace

Ecosystem Overview

The Laplace ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. John the Baptist Parish nearby has 73% more documented species, Laplace offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 77 St. John the Baptist Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 77 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common0.56 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Very Common0.54 obs.

Harrisina americana

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth

Very Common0.5 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.35 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.33 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.31 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.29 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous Hummingbird

Common0.24 obs.

Ammospiza leconteii

Leconte'S Sparrow

Common0.22 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.22 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.17 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted House Gecko

Occasional0.13 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.12 obs.

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Taraxacum spec

Occasional0.12 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional0.05 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare0.02 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Rare0.02 obs.

Salvinia minima

Water Spangles

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. John The Baptist Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Limited Access Area

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-37% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-9% vs. current

Ruddock

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-53% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-51% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-50% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-47% 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 St. John the Baptist Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. John The Baptist Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-75% vs. current

Limited Access Area

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-37% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-9% vs. current

Ruddock

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-53% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-51% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-50% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-47% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common0.56 obs.

Egretta thula

Egret

Very Common0.54 obs.

Harrisina americana

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth

Very Common0.5 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Very Common0.35 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Very Common0.33 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.31 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.29 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous Hummingbird

Common0.24 obs.

Ammospiza leconteii

Leconte'S Sparrow

Common0.22 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.22 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Common0.17 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Occasional0.13 obs.

Samea multiplicalis

Occasional0.13 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted House Gecko

Occasional0.13 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Occasional0.12 obs.

No image

Taraxacum spec

Occasional0.12 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Occasional0.05 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare0.02 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Rare0.02 obs.

Salvinia minima

Water Spangles

Rare0.02 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 77 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-73% species diversity