Evangeline Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Evangeline Parish ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ville Platte nearby has 5% more documented species, Evangeline Parish offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Ville Platte

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common5.83 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common5.44 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Common5 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional5 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Occasional4 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional4 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Rare4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Chicot State Park

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+7% vs. current

Pine Prairie

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+744% vs. current

Mamou

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Basile

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Turkey Creek

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Marsh Bayou Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3700% 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 Evangeline Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green Anole

Common6 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

Crowpoison

Common5.83 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common5.44 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

Parsley-Hawthorn

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Common5 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Occasional5 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

Carolina-Jasmine

Occasional4 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Occasional4 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Moth

Rare4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Chicot State Park

Importance: 0.70

71 species

+7% vs. current

Pine Prairie

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+744% vs. current

Mamou

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+1420% vs. current

Basile

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Turkey Creek

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7500% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Marsh Bayou Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+3700% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Ville Platte

-5% species diversity