Donaldsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Donaldsonville ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ascension Parish nearby has 82% more documented species, Donaldsonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #87 for species diversity among 100 Ascension Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 13th 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

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 100 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Ascension Parish

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Very Common1.05 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.7 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.04 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.03 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.03 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common0.03 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.03 obs.

Cygnus atratus

Black Swan

Common0.03 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional0.03 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional0.03 obs.

Zeuxine strateumatica

Soldier'S Orchid

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ascension Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-74% vs. current

Prairieville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-63% vs. current

Pelican Point Golf And Country Club

in Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-50% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% 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 Ascension Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ascension Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Ascension Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-82% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.70

54 species

-74% vs. current

Prairieville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

38 species

-63% vs. current

Pelican Point Golf And Country Club

in Gonzales

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-50% vs. current

Sorrento

Importance: 0.60

22 species

-36% vs. current

Donaldsonville

Importance: 0.60

3 species

+367% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Ipomoea hederifolia

Star Ipomoea

Very Common1.05 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-Winged Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.7 obs.

Clerodendrum bungei

Rose Glorybower

Very Common0.11 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.09 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common0.04 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.03 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.03 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common0.03 obs.

Tradescantia pallida

Purple Heart

Common0.03 obs.

Cygnus atratus

Black Swan

Common0.03 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Occasional0.03 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Occasional0.03 obs.

Zeuxine strateumatica

Soldier'S Orchid

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#87

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#87 of 100 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Ascension Parish

-82% species diversity