St. Landry Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Landry Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Landry 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 Opelousas, St. Landry Parish hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 St. Landry 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. Opelousas

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common4 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common4 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common3 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern green stink bug

Occasional3 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

deer-pea vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional3 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare3 obs.

Megaphasma denticrus

Giant Walkingstick

Rare3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Opelousas

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Sunset

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+614% 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. Landry Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Opelousas

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Sunset

Importance: 0.25

14 species

+614% 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. Opelousas

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common4 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium horridulum

Bristly Thistle

Common4 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Common3 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common3 obs.

Nezara viridula

Southern green stink bug

Occasional3 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Allium canadense

Wild Garlic

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia ludoviciana

deer-pea vetch

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional3 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Rare3 obs.

Megaphasma denticrus

Giant Walkingstick

Rare3 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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