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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Green Anole
Common Cardinal
Carolina Wren
American Robin

Milkweed Assassin Bug
Gray Squirrel
Downy Woodpecker
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Mississippi Kite

Broad-Winged Hawk
Gulf Fritillary
Bumble Bee
Blue Dasher
Northern Mockingbird
White Evening-Primrose
Carolina Chickadee
Roseate Skimmer
Carpenter Bee
Crabeater
Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana
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 Calcasieu Parish County.
The Lake Charles ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles hosts 4% more species diversity.