University Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The University Lake ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While East Baton Rouge Parish nearby has 3% more documented species, University Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 East Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common10 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

diamondback water snake

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common7 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common6 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common5 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common5 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common5 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional4 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Occasional4 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional3 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare3 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+246%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-3% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

+49% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+341% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+547% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+782% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9600% 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 East Baton Rouge Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+246%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

East Baton Rouge Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-3% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

+49% vs. current

Capitol Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+341% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+547% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+782% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1113% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9600% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-3% species diversity

Rambur's Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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