Campus Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Campus Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While East Baton Rouge Parish nearby has 85% more documented species, Campus Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 17 East Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional1 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-85% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-77% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-32% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+36% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-85% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-77% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-32% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+36% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Very Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus trivialis

southern dewberry

Occasional1 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional1 obs.

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