Ruddock

Ecosystem Overview

The Ruddock ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. John the Baptist Parish nearby has 43% more documented species, Ruddock offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 77 St. John the Baptist Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 77 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common0.87 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Very Common0.59 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Canna Skipper

Very Common0.57 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common0.57 obs.

Palpada agrorum

Very Common0.56 obs.

Salvinia minima

Water Spangles

Common0.5 obs.

Isodontia auripes

Common0.3 obs.

Euphyes dukesi

Dukes' Skipper

Common0.3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.27 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.23 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common0.23 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional0.14 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.14 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Occasional0.14 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.14 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern Green Stink Bug

Rare0.14 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Rare0.13 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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

-43% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-46% vs. current

Limited Access Area

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+34% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+95% vs. current

Laplace

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+115% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+5% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+8% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+13% 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

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

-43% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-46% vs. current

Limited Access Area

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+34% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+95% vs. current

Laplace

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+115% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

+5% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

+8% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Cornus drummondii

Drummond'S Dogwood

Very Common0.87 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Very Common0.59 obs.

Calpodes ethlius

Canna Skipper

Very Common0.57 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common0.57 obs.

Palpada agrorum

Very Common0.56 obs.

Salvinia minima

Water Spangles

Common0.5 obs.

Isodontia auripes

Common0.3 obs.

Euphyes dukesi

Dukes' Skipper

Common0.3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.27 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.23 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common0.23 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional0.17 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional0.15 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional0.14 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional0.14 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Occasional0.14 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

Orb Weavers

Occasional0.14 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern Green Stink Bug

Rare0.14 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Rare0.13 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Rare0.13 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

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 77 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-43% species diversity