Jefferson Davis Parish

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson Davis Parish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson Davis 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 Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish hosts 456% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jefferson Davis Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jennings

+456% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Coturnicops noveboracensis

Yellow Rail

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Whistling Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common3 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common3 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Parapoynx allionealis

Occasional2 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jennings

Importance: 0.32

18 species

+456% vs. current

Welsh

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Jefferson Davis Parish County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson Davis Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Jennings

Importance: 0.32

18 species

+456% vs. current

Welsh

Importance: 0.25

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jennings

+456% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common5 obs.

Coturnicops noveboracensis

Yellow Rail

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna bicolor

Fulvous Whistling Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common3 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common3 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Incilius nebulifer

Coastal Plain Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Parapoynx allionealis

Occasional2 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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