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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Common Cardinal
Carolina Wren
French-Mulberry
Great Blue Skimmer
Northern Mockingbird
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Fall Webworm
Gulf Fritillary
Green Clearwing
Red-Winged Blackbird

Hen'S Eyes
Eastern Bluebird
Woodbine
Monarch
Blue Dasher
Mayapple
Western Ribbonsnake

Fetid Trillium
Great Egret
Mistflower
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension 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 Ascension Parish County.
The Gonzales ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Ascension 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. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Ascension Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.