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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
French-Mulberry
Indian Heliotrope
Viceroy
Red Admiral

Yellowtop
Tatou A Neuf Bandes
Common Buckeye
Carolina Wren
Southern Prairie Lizard
White-Eyed Vireo
Summer Tanager
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Balloon Vine
Bald Cypress
Sweet-Bean
Prothonotary Warbler
Mapache
Blue-Tipped Dancer
Spanish Moss
Lesser Scaup
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in West Feliciana 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 Feliciana Parish County.
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. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 96 West Feliciana Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.