St. Mary Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Mary Parish ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Franklin, St. Mary Parish hosts 1280% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 St. Mary Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+1280% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Lucania parva

Rainwater Killifish

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common2 obs.

Macrobrachium ohione

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anchoa mitchilli

Bay Anchovy

Occasional1 obs.

Syngnathus scovelli

American Gulf Pipefish

Occasional1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1280%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% 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. Mary Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1280%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in St. Mary Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1280% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+1280% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Lucania parva

Rainwater Killifish

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes phaon

Phaon Crescent

Common2 obs.

Macrobrachium ohione

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian vervain

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Anchoa mitchilli

Bay Anchovy

Occasional1 obs.

Syngnathus scovelli

American Gulf Pipefish

Occasional1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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