Moss Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Moss Bluff ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake Charles nearby has 86% more documented species, Moss Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Calcasieu Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Charles

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.

Hymenocallis liriosme

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Ammophila pictipennis

Common1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Calcasieu Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Dequincy

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+600% vs. current

Vinton

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+600% vs. current

Prien

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+250% 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 Calcasieu Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Calcasieu Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sulphur

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+17% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

Dequincy

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+600% vs. current

Vinton

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+600% vs. current

Prien

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+250% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Charles

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Common1 obs.

Hymenocallis liriosme

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Ammophila pictipennis

Common1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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