Scott
Ecosystem Overview
The Scott ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in lafayette 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 Lafayette nearby has 87% more documented species, Scott offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 lafayette parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Caenurgia chloropha
Cyperus rotundus
Nutgrass
Cyperus brevifolius
Globe Kyllinga
Ranunculus muricatus
Spinyfruit buttercup
Euphorbia prostrata
prostrate sandmat
Calyptocarpus vialis
straggler daisy
Mazus pumilus
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Sherardia arvensis
field madder
Phyla lanceolata
marsh frogfruit
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lafayette Parish
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Scottwithin Lafayette Parish's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.