New Orleans

Ecosystem Overview

The New Orleans ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Charley Pond, New Orleans hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Orleans Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Charley Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common182 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common118 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common105 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common103 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Very Common91 obs.

Pilea microphylla

Rockweed

Common84 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common84 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common57 obs.

Pteris vittata

Ladder Brake

Common52 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common52 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional44 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Occasional42 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional42 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional41 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional36 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional34 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Rare34 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare33 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare32 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Orleans Parish

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Bayou St. John

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% 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 Orleans Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Orleans Parish

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Bayou St. John

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Charley Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Very Common182 obs.

Bidens alba

Very Common118 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common105 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common103 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Very Common91 obs.

Pilea microphylla

Rockweed

Common84 obs.

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Common84 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Common57 obs.

Pteris vittata

Ladder Brake

Common52 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common52 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common50 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional44 obs.

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Occasional42 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional42 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional41 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional36 obs.

Oxalis debilis

Pink woodsorrel

Occasional34 obs.

Dichondra carolinensis

Rare34 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare33 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Rare32 obs.

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