Poydras

Ecosystem Overview

The Poydras ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saint Bernard Parish nearby has 77% more documented species, Poydras offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Saint Bernard Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Bernard Parish

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Lentinus crinitus

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmosoma myrodora

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional1 obs.

Candolleomyces candolleanus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saint Bernard Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Bernard Parish

Importance: 0.40

78 species

-77% vs. current

Chalmette

Importance: 0.40

30 species

-40% vs. current

Arabi

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+260% 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 Saint Bernard Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saint Bernard Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Bernard Parish

Importance: 0.40

78 species

-77% vs. current

Chalmette

Importance: 0.40

30 species

-40% vs. current

Arabi

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+260% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Bernard Parish

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus aquaticus

Swamp Rabbit

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Molothrus aeneus

Bronzed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Parasola plicatilis

Pleated Inkcap

Common1 obs.

Lentinus crinitus

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmosoma myrodora

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional1 obs.

Candolleomyces candolleanus

Rare1 obs.

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