Mississippi River Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Mississippi River ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in West Feliciana 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. Compared to nearby Lower Old River, Mississippi River hosts 1500% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lower Old River

+1500% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.05 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common1.95 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common1.87 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1.79 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common1.48 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Common1.46 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1.46 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.44 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common1.41 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.39 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1.29 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1.27 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

Occasional1.21 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional1.2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional1.01 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional0.99 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.98 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-Tipped Dancer

Rare0.96 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.92 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare0.84 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Lower Old River

+1500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.05 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common1.95 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common1.87 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1.79 obs.

Packera glabella

Yellowtop

Very Common1.48 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Common1.46 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common1.46 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.44 obs.

Sceloporus consobrinus

Southern Prairie Lizard

Common1.41 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.39 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1.29 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1.27 obs.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Balloon Vine

Occasional1.21 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional1.2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional1.01 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional0.99 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.98 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-Tipped Dancer

Rare0.96 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Rare0.92 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Rare0.84 obs.

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