Iberville Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Iberville Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Plaquemine, Iberville Parish hosts 213% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Iberville Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemine

+213% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common5 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Iris fulva

copper iris

Occasional3 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Rare2 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Iberville Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemine

Importance: 0.33

32 species

+213% 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 Iberville Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Iberville Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Plaquemine

Importance: 0.33

32 species

+213% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Plaquemine

+213% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common5 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common4 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Iris fulva

copper iris

Occasional3 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Occasional3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Rare2 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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