Ben Lilly Conservation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Ben Lilly Conservation Area ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouachita River nearby has 88% more documented species, Ben Lilly Conservation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 56 Morehouse Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 56 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita River

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.99 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.3 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.04 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Ouachita River

Importance: 0.80

50 species

-88% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-89% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Morehouse Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.99 obs.

Coreopsis tinctoria

Tickseed

Very Common0.31 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Foxtail

Very Common0.3 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Very Common0.04 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Common0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morehouse Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehouse Parish

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

Ouachita River

Importance: 0.80

50 species

-88% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-92% vs. current

Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-89% vs. current

Mer Rouge

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Collinston

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Bonita

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Bastrop

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 56 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita River

-88% species diversity