Kenner

Ecosystem Overview

The Kenner ecosystem supports 92 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Louisiana nearby has 8% more documented species, Kenner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 257 Louisiana natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 257 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Very Common4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common3 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Common3 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common3 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf sida

Occasional3 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Occasional2 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-8% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-8% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-8% vs. current

Shreveport

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-8% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-8% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+922% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

-1% 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 Louisiana.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-8% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-8% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-8% vs. current

Shreveport

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-8% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-8% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+922% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

-1% 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 257 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 92 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Oenothera speciosa

white evening-primrose

Very Common4 obs.

Parthenium hysterophorus

Santa maria feverfew

Very Common4 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Very Common3 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common3 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common3 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Common3 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Common3 obs.

Sida rhombifolia

Arrowleaf sida

Occasional3 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional2 obs.

Medicago polymorpha

Bur Medic

Occasional2 obs.

Paspalum dilatatum

Dallisgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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