New Roads

Ecosystem Overview

The New Roads ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pointe Coupee Parish nearby has 1% more documented species, New Roads offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Pointe Coupee Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Pointe Coupee Parish

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.61 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1.49 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common1.48 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1.45 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.26 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Common1.26 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.07 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1.05 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common1.01 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray Wall Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Occasional1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Rare1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Rare1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+259%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pointe Coupee Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Fordoche

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Morganza

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+365% vs. current

Sherburne

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+172% vs. current

Pointe Coupee

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+259% vs. current

Shexnayder

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+276% 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 Pointe Coupee Parish County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common1.61 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1.49 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian Heliotrope

Very Common1.48 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1.45 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1.26 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass Carp

Common1.26 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-Eyed Vireo

Common1.07 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common1.05 obs.

Passiflora lutea

Yellow Passionflower

Common1.01 obs.

Menemerus bivittatus

Gray Wall Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Poa annua

Annual Poa

Occasional1 obs.

Calyptocarpus vialis

Straggler Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena brasiliensis

Brazilian Vervain

Rare1 obs.

Plecia nearctica

March Fly

Rare1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+259%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pointe Coupee Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Pointe Coupee Parish

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Fordoche

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Morganza

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

New Roads

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+365% vs. current

Sherburne

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+172% vs. current

Pointe Coupee

Importance: 0.50

22 species

+259% vs. current

Shexnayder

Importance: 0.50

21 species

+276% 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

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 100 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Pointe Coupee Parish

-1% species diversity