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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Mourning Dove
Monarch
House Finch
Gray Squirrel
Common Cardinal
Chipping Sparrow
Black Swallowtail
Chicken Hawk
Brown Thrasher
Pearl Crescent
Black-Ended Bear
Red-Winged Blackbird
Asian Lady Beetle

Io Moth
Mediterranean Gecko
American Goldfinch
Common Grackle
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Oriental False Hawksbeard
Leafhopper
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana
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 West Baton Rouge Parish County.
The Mississippi River ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 92 West Baton Rouge Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.