Belle Chasse

Ecosystem Overview

The Belle Chasse ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 257 Louisiana natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 257 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Lacunicambarus ludovicianus

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Shreveport

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% 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

100

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisiana

Importance: 0.72

100 species

0% vs. current

New Orleans

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Baton Rouge

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Shreveport

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lafayette

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Charles

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.46

93 species

+8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 257 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 257 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Louisiana

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional2 obs.

Lacunicambarus ludovicianus

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa micans

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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