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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Monarch
Mourning Dove
House Finch
Black Swallowtail
Common Cardinal
Waterlily Leafcutter Moth
Chipping Sparrow
Pearl Crescent
Gray Squirrel
Asian Lady Beetle
Northern Mockingbird
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Gulf Fritillary
Blue Dasher

Milkweed Assassin Bug
Honeybee
Red-Winged Blackbird
Brown Thrasher
Fall Webworm
Fragile Forktail
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in East 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 East Baton Rouge Parish County.
The Bayou Manchac ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in East 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.