Natchitoches

Ecosystem Overview

The Natchitoches ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Natchitoches Parish nearby has 67% more documented species, Natchitoches offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Natchitoches Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches Parish

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys dorsalis

Southern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Melica mutica

two-flower melic

Occasional1 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Rare1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Rare1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches Parish

Importance: 0.41

92 species

-67% vs. current

Cane River Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Provencal

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1400% vs. current

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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 Natchitoches Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches Parish

Importance: 0.41

92 species

-67% vs. current

Cane River Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Provencal

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Powhatan

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+1400% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches Parish

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common1 obs.

Geomys breviceps

Baird's Pocket Gopher

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys dorsalis

Southern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Occasional1 obs.

Melica mutica

two-flower melic

Occasional1 obs.

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Mimosa strigillosa

Rare1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Rare1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

straggler daisy

Rare1 obs.

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