Capitol Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Capitol Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While East Baton Rouge Parish nearby has 78% more documented species, Capitol Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 17 East Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common8 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

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

-78% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-77% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-66% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+47% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+100% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+175% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% 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

-41%

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

-78% vs. current

University Lake

Importance: 0.35

97 species

-77% vs. current

City Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

65 species

-66% vs. current

Campus Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+47% vs. current

Lake Crest

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+100% vs. current

Barton's Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+175% vs. current

Pond By The Soccer Fields

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Goat Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. East Baton Rouge Parish

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common10 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common8 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Rare1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Rare1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Rare1 obs.

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