Evangeline Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Evangeline Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Evangeline 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 Chicota Lake, Evangeline Parish hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Evangeline Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicota Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common6 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

parsley-hawthorn

Common5 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common5 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common5 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common4 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Common4 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional4 obs.

Macrurocampa marthesia

Mottled Prominent

Occasional4 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional4 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional4 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare4 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Chicot

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Negro Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Evangeline Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Chicot

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Negro Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ville Platte

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicota Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common9 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common6 obs.

Crataegus marshallii

parsley-hawthorn

Common5 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common5 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common5 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common4 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Common4 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional4 obs.

Macrurocampa marthesia

Mottled Prominent

Occasional4 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional4 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Occasional4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional4 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional4 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare4 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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