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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Straggler Daisy



Dutch Clover
Oriental False Hawksbeard
Brown Anole

Rockweed
Green Anole
White Ibis
Gray Squirrel
Spanish Moss

Ladder Brake
Santa Maria Feverfew
Northern Mockingbird
Green Clearwing
Bedstraw

Spotted House Gecko
White Elder
Chinese Tallow
Gator
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orleans Parish County, Louisiana
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.
The New Orleans ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife.