Covington

Ecosystem Overview

The Covington ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Covington hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 St. Tammany Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common1 obs.

Cyperus virens

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common1 obs.

Rosa laevigata

Cherokee rose

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Tammany Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+100% vs. current

St. Tammany Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+214% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Madisonville

Importance: 0.28

46 species

-52% 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 St. Tammany Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Tammany Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+100% vs. current

St. Tammany Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+214% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Madisonville

Importance: 0.28

46 species

-52% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Very Common2 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common1 obs.

Cyperus virens

Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Common1 obs.

Rosa laevigata

Cherokee rose

Occasional1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional1 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Rare1 obs.

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