Monroe

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ouachita Parish nearby has 7% more documented species, Monroe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Ouachita 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita Parish

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Quercus similis

Swamp Post Oak

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouachita Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-7% vs. current

West Monroe

Importance: 0.33

57 species

+63% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+745% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9200% 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 Ouachita Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ouachita Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ouachita Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-7% vs. current

West Monroe

Importance: 0.33

57 species

+63% vs. current

Black Bayou Lake

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+745% vs. current

Brownsville-bawcomville

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Bayou Desiard Waterbank

in Monroe

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+9200% 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 Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ouachita Parish

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common4 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common4 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Quercus similis

Swamp Post Oak

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Brunnichia ovata

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia crassipes

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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