St. John The Baptist Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The St. John The Baptist Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in St. John the Baptist 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 Reserve, St. John The Baptist Parish hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 St. John the Baptist 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. Reserve

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common7 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Euphyes dukesi

Dukes' Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common2 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Toxolasma texasiense

Texas lilliput

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica balteata

Rare1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Reserve

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Reserve

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% 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. Reserve

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common7 obs.

Columbina inca

Inca Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Euphyes dukesi

Dukes' Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Salvinia minima

Common2 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common2 obs.

Taeniaptera trivittata

Common2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common2 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Toxolasma texasiense

Texas lilliput

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Typocerus zebra

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica balteata

Rare1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Rare1 obs.

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