Hammond

Ecosystem Overview

The Hammond ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa Parish nearby has 86% more documented species, Hammond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Tangipahoa Parish County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Tangipahoa Parish

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Very Common5 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus virens

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common1 obs.

Graphis scripta

Script Lichen

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Tangipahoa Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Ponchatoula

Importance: 0.39

37 species

-62% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+600% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+75% 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 Tangipahoa Parish County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana

Nearby Natural Areas

Tangipahoa Parish

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Ponchatoula

Importance: 0.39

37 species

-62% vs. current

Natalbany

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+600% vs. current

Amite City

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+75% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Tangipahoa Parish

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hemidactylus parvimaculatus

Spotted house gecko

Very Common5 obs.

Hemidactylus turcicus

Mediterranean gecko

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Cyperus virens

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Triadica sebifera

Chinese tallow

Common1 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Common1 obs.

Graphis scripta

Script Lichen

Common1 obs.

Nekemias arborea

peppervine

Occasional1 obs.

Orgyia detrita

Occasional1 obs.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia

Occasional1 obs.

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