Limited Access Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Limited Access Area ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. John the Baptist Parish nearby has 57% more documented species, Limited Access Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 77 St. John the Baptist Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 77 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-57% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Very Common0.38 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Very Common0.26 obs.

Mugil cephalus

Bully

Very Common0.26 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common0.26 obs.

Brevoortia patronus

Pogy

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

Poisonbean

Common0.21 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.17 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.17 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.17 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Crocus

Common0.13 obs.

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Etheostoma neopterum

Lollipop Darter

Common0.13 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Occasional0.13 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional0.13 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Gemfish

Occasional0.13 obs.

Menidia beryllina

Waxen Silverside

Occasional0.13 obs.

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Anguilla rostrata

Eel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.09 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Rare0.08 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin Molly

Rare0.08 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. John The Baptist Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-59% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+45% vs. current

Laplace

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+60% vs. current

Ruddock

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-26% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-22% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-20% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-16% 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 St. John the Baptist Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Lepisosteus oculatus

Spotted Gar

Very Common0.38 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Very Common0.26 obs.

Mugil cephalus

Bully

Very Common0.26 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Very Common0.26 obs.

Brevoortia patronus

Pogy

Very Common0.26 obs.

Sesbania drummondii

Poisonbean

Common0.21 obs.

Alligator mississippiensis

Gator

Common0.17 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Common0.17 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.17 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Crocus

Common0.13 obs.

No image

Etheostoma neopterum

Lollipop Darter

Common0.13 obs.

Ictalurus furcatus

Blue Catfish

Occasional0.13 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Occasional0.13 obs.

Atractosteus spatula

Gemfish

Occasional0.13 obs.

Menidia beryllina

Waxen Silverside

Occasional0.13 obs.

No image

Anguilla rostrata

Eel

Occasional0.13 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Occasional0.09 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Rare0.08 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin Molly

Rare0.08 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. John the Baptist Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

St. John The Baptist Parish

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-57% vs. current

Manchac Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-59% vs. current

Belle Terre Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.60

22 species

+45% vs. current

Laplace

Importance: 0.60

20 species

+60% vs. current

Ruddock

Importance: 0.50

43 species

-26% vs. current

Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-22% vs. current

Riverland Country Club

in La Place

Importance: 0.50

40 species

-20% vs. current

Galva

Importance: 0.50

38 species

-16% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 77 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 77 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. St. John the Baptist Parish

-57% species diversity