Iberia Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Iberia Parish ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby New Iberia, Iberia Parish hosts 2633% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Iberia Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. New Iberia

+2633% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common12 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+645%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iberia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Iberia

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+2633% vs. current

Marsh Island

Importance: 0.19

19 species

+332% 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 Iberia Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+645%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Iberia Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

New Iberia

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+2633% vs. current

Marsh Island

Importance: 0.19

19 species

+332% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. New Iberia

+2633% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common12 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common10 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common6 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common4 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional2 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional2 obs.

Chordeiles minor

common nighthawk

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sandwich Tern

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

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