Bayou Lafourche

Ecosystem Overview

The Bayou Lafourche ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Boeuf River, Bayou Lafourche hosts 33% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 47 Richland Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 47 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 47 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Boeuf River

+33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Panorpa nuptialis

Very Common0.2 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.09 obs.

Zephyranthes candida

Autumn Zephyrlily

Very Common0.08 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.07 obs.

Arigomphus maxwelli

Bayou Clubtail

Common0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.05 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.04 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.02 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common0.02 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richland Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Boeuf River

Importance: 0.80

9 species

+33% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.80

8 species

+50% vs. current

Delhi

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-40% vs. current

Rayville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Mangham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Delhi

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-40% vs. current

Black Bear Golf Club

in Delhi

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+300% 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 Richland Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Panorpa nuptialis

Very Common0.2 obs.

Soliva sessilis

Field Burrweed

Very Common0.1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common0.09 obs.

Zephyranthes candida

Autumn Zephyrlily

Very Common0.08 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.07 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Common0.07 obs.

Arigomphus maxwelli

Bayou Clubtail

Common0.05 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.05 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.04 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common0.02 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common0.02 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richland Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Boeuf River

Importance: 0.80

9 species

+33% vs. current

Bayou Lafourche

Importance: 0.80

8 species

+50% vs. current

Delhi

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-40% vs. current

Rayville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+300% vs. current

Mangham

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Delhi

Importance: 0.60

20 species

-40% vs. current

Black Bear Golf Club

in Delhi

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+300% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 47 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 47 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Boeuf River

+33% species diversity