Natchitoches

Ecosystem Overview

The Natchitoches ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Natchitoches Parish nearby has 1% more documented species, Natchitoches offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Natchitoches Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches Parish

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common2.38 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.56 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1.49 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.3 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Very Common1.25 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.24 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1.24 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Rare1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Rare1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches Parish

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-1% vs. current

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Spanish Lake Lowlands Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Goldonna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+29% vs. current

Campti

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+241% vs. current

Clarence

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+477% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+971% 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 Natchitoches Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common2.38 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.56 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese Tallow

Very Common1.49 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.3 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Very Common1.25 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common1.24 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common1.24 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common1 obs.

Youngia japonica

Oriental False Hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown Widow

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Rare1 obs.

Torilis arvensis

Spreading Hedgeparsley

Rare1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Natchitoches Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Natchitoches Parish

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-1% vs. current

Red River National Wildlife Refuge Spanish Lake Lowlands Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-6% vs. current

Goldonna

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-5% vs. current

Kisatchie Hills Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-4% vs. current

Ashland

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+29% vs. current

Campti

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+241% vs. current

Clarence

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+477% vs. current

Robeline

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+971% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Natchitoches Parish

-1% species diversity