Locations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Species in Lafayette Parish
Common Species in Lafayette Parish
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Trichonephila clavipes
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Megascops asio
Eastern Screech-Owl
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Acanthocephala terminalis
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Mazus pumilus
Pleopeltis michauxiana
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Lafayette Parish
Explore 15 documented locations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (2 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (11 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Lafayette Parish's natural heritage.