Lake Chicot
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Chicot ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in evangeline 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. While Evangeline Parish nearby has 86% more documented species, Lake Chicot offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 evangeline parish County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Pseudemys concinna
River Cooter
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Protonotaria citrea
Prothonotary Warbler
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Deidamia inscriptum
Lettered Sphinx
Phigalia strigataria
Small Phigalia
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Salvinia molesta
Kariba weed
Bidens laevis
Larger Bur-marigold
Spatula discors
Blue-winged Teal
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Evangeline Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Chicot. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Chicotwithin Evangeline Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.