Morgan City

Ecosystem Overview

The Morgan City ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Mary Parish nearby has 77% more documented species, Morgan City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #58 for species diversity among 100 St. Mary Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Mary Parish

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Very Common0.63 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Very Common0.62 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Very Common0.38 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.31 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth Oak

Very Common0.23 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.19 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.17 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.11 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.07 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco Yam

Common0.04 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common0.04 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional0.04 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.03 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.03 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Mary Parish

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+80% 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. Mary Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Mary Parish

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-77% vs. current

Patterson

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Baldwin

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+260% vs. current

Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+38% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+80% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Cucumis sativus

Cucumber

Very Common0.63 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Very Common0.62 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Very Common0.38 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Very Common0.31 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth Oak

Very Common0.23 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.19 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common0.17 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.11 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.07 obs.

Colocasia esculenta

Coco Yam

Common0.04 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common0.04 obs.

Ruellia simplex

Softseed Wild Petunia

Occasional0.04 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional0.04 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.03 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.03 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional0.03 obs.

Herpothallon rubrocinctum

Rare0.03 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 100 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Mary Parish

-77% species diversity