Lafayette
Ecosystem Overview
The Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in lafayette parish, louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 lafayette parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Tillandsia recurvata
Small ballmoss
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Trichonephila clavipes
Acanthocephala terminalis
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Incilius nebulifer
Coastal Plain Toad
Latrodectus geometricus
Brown widow spider
Bignonia capreolata
crossvine
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Strix varia
barred owl
Mazus pumilus
Manduca rustica
Rustic Sphinx
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lafayette Parish
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lafayette. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lafayettewithin Lafayette Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.