Lafayette Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lafayette 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Lafayette Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common6 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common3 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional2 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Manduca rustica

Rustic Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Scott

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Lafayette Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Scott

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Cypress Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lafayette

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common6 obs.

Tillandsia recurvata

Small ballmoss

Very Common5 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common4 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common3 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common3 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional3 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional2 obs.

Urbanus proteus

Long-tailed Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Manduca rustica

Rustic Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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