Madisonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Madisonville ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Slidell, Madisonville hosts 318% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 St. Tammany Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+318% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Common1 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+318% vs. current

St. Tammany Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-54% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+109% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+557% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% 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

+53%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Slidell

Importance: 0.45

11 species

+318% vs. current

St. Tammany Parish

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-54% vs. current

Covington

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+109% vs. current

Mandeville

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% vs. current

Bayou Laurier

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+557% vs. current

Lower Black Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Sawmill Bayou

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Little Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4500% 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 Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Slidell

+318% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common2 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Common1 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrocephalus rubinus

Vermilion Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare1 obs.

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